Audi RS4 Avant vs BMW M3
| Category | Audi RS4 Avant (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.2 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 430 / 317 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1741 / 3838 | 1628 / 3589 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 241 / 238 | 258 / 255 |
| Average price | €78,000 | €79,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi RS4 Avant (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Autocar Wet Handling Track | 1:06.40 | 1:16.90 |
| Wakefield Park | 1:10.90 | 1:07.80 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.30 | 1:14.20 |
| Winton (National Circuit) | 1:40.72 | 1:37.78 |
| Kyalami | 2:09.00 | 2:05.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi RS4 Avant (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.7 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.4 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.4 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.9 s | 15.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.7 s | 9.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.9 s | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi RS4 Avant (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.9 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.2 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.1 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.2 s | 8.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 13.0 s | 11.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 16.5 s | 12.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.6 s | 10.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi RS4 Avant (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 18.1 s @ 1539 ft | 16.7 s @ 1398 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 65.9 kph (40.9 mph) | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 13.5 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 21 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 141 m (461 ft) | 136 m (445 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi RS4 Avant (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 78 | 100 |
| Overall | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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