Audi RS4 vs BMW M3 CSL

Picture of Audi RS4 (B7)
Picture of BMW M3 CSL (E46)
Category Audi RS4 (B7)BMW M3 CSL (E46)
Engine layout 4.2 l V83.2 l R6
Max power (ps / bhp) 420 / 414360 / 355
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 430 / 317370 / 273
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1720 / 37921409 / 3106
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 244 / 241255 / 252
Average price €70,000€85,000

Acceleration (mph)

Speed & distance Audi RS4 (B7)BMW M3 CSL (E46)
0 - 30 mph 1.5 s2.0 s
0 - 60 mph 4.3 s4.8 s
0 - 100 mph 10.0 s10.8 s
0 - 150 mph 29.2 s28.9 s
Est. 1/8 mile 9.1 s @ 93.8 mph9.2 s @ 93.2 mph
1/4 mile 12.8 s @ 109.7 mph13.0 s

Acceleration (kph)

Speed & distance Audi RS4 (B7)BMW M3 CSL (E46)
0 - 40 kph 1.5 s1.4 s
0 - 60 kph 2.4 s2.3 s
0 - 80 kph 3.7 s3.5 s
0 - 100 kph 4.6 s4.8 s
0 - 120 kph 7.0 s6.9 s
0 - 140 kph 9.1 s8.8 s
0 - 160 kph 12.0 s11.1 s
0 - 180 kph 14.8 s14.2 s
0 - 200 kph 15.4 s16.7 s
Est. 100 - 140 kph 4.4 s4.0 s
Est. 100 - 200 kph 12.0 s12.2 s

General performance

Category Audi RS4 (B7)BMW M3 CSL (E46)
Top speed 250 kph (155 mph)269 kph (167 mph)
0 - 100 mph - 0 15.8 s18.2 s
Est. max acceleration 0.64 g (6 m/s²)0.64 g (6 m/s²)
18m slalom 65.2 kph (40.5 mph)70.9 kph (44.1 mph)
Fuel economy 13.0 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK)8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK)
100 kph - 0 34 m (113 ft)32 m (106 ft)

Summary

Category Audi RS4 (B7)BMW M3 CSL (E46)
Track Performance 643700
Straight line speed 23122353
Total 29553053

Verdict

There is no clear winner in this comparison.

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BumRush  15y ago

Gime the CSL over the RS$ and E92.


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CSL FAN and owner  15y ago

@steve_1979

Here you are:
http://www.fastestlaps.com/comparisons/4585874a284a1-vs-46f388b437911.html


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steve__1979  16y ago

Give me the RS4 over an M3 anyday


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Anonymous  16y ago

You also forget the CSL is a Track car that is stripped out with almost slick cut tyres, the RS4 is a sporty faily sedan, of course the CSl is going to win, these casr have NOTHING in common with each other, if you want to compare it with somthing, compare it with the 996 GT3, those stats are almost identical. What a stupid comparison.


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CSL FAN and owner  16y ago

all wheel drive and more hp does nothing, when real sports car (like BMW) is definitely lighter and has better balance as well. CSL can beat RS whenever he want.