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BMW M3 vs Audi S4
Category | Audi S4 (B5) | BMW M3 (E36) |
---|---|---|
Engine layout | 2.7 l V6 | 3.2 l R6 |
Max power (ps / bhp) | 265 / 261 | 321 / 317 |
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 350 / 258 |
Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1576 / 3474 | 1497 / 3300 |
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 168 / 166 | 214 / 211 |
Lap Times
Track | Audi S4 (B5) | BMW M3 (E36) |
---|---|---|
Hockenheim Short | 1:21.10 | 1:17.20 |
Jarama | 1:59.23 | 1:55.90 |
Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:42.00 | 8:22.00 |
Phillip Island | 1:57.61 | 1:57.82 |
Tsukuba | 1:10.41 | 1:08.46 |
Acceleration
Speed & distance | Audi S4 (B5) | BMW M3 (E36) |
---|---|---|
0 - 100 kph | 5.6 s | 5.5 s |
0 - 200 kph | 25.2 s | 19.6 s |
Est. 100 - 200 kph | 19.6 s | 14.6 s |
0 - 100 mph | 15.0 s | 12.5 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 87.0 mph | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph |
1/4 mile | 14.1 s | 13.9 s |
General performance
Category | Audi S4 (B5) | BMW M3 (E36) |
---|---|---|
Top speed | 253 kph (157 mph) | 260 kph (162 mph) |
Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) |
Fuel economy | 12.4 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
Summary
Category | Audi S4 (B5) | BMW M3 (E36) |
---|---|---|
Track Performance | 459 | 499 |
Straight line speed | 860 | 1189 |
Total | 1319 | 1689 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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