BMW M3 vs Audi S5 Sportback
| Category | Audi S5 Sportback | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l V6 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 354 / 349 | 431 / 425 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 500 / 369 | 550 / 406 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1752 / 3862 | 1602 / 3532 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 202 / 199 | 269 / 265 |
| Average price | €67,000 | €82,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi S5 Sportback | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:39.61 | 1:37.09 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.80 | 1:11.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi S5 Sportback | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.7 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.2 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.1 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.4 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.8 s | 11.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.9 s | 13.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 94.4 mph | 8.6 s @ 98.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.8 s | 12.0 s @ 119.3 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi S5 Sportback | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.4 s | 3.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 4.6 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.8 s | 3.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.6 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.2 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 7.7 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.2 s | 7.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 10.2 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 13.2 s | 11.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 16.6 s | 19.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.7 s | 9.2 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi S5 Sportback | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 284 kph (176 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.2 kph (43.0 mph) | 71.2 kph (44.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 37 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 139 m (455 ft) | 134 m (438 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi S5 Sportback | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 68 | 100 |
| Overall | 82 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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