Audi R8 is Not Compared To BMW M3 CSL.
BMW M3 CSL vs Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 4.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 360 / 355 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 370 / 273 | 430 / 317 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1409 / 3106 | 1604 / 3536 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 255 / 252 | 262 / 258 |
| Average price | €85,000 | €116,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:20.49 | 1:18.46 |
| Oschersleben | 1:46.60 | 1:47.57 |
| Winton (National Circuit) | 1:37.06 | 1:35.20 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:13.50 | 1:12.70 |
| Tsukuba | 1:06.88 | 1:03.88 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.3 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.9 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.7 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.8 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.1 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.2 s | 13.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.7 s | 14.9 s |
| 1000 m | 24.1 s @ 224.4 kph | 23.4 s @ 233.0 kph |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.8 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 28.9 s | 27.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.0 s | 12.5 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 4.8 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.2 s | 6.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.4 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.0 s | 6.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.0 s | 3.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.2 s | 11.6 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 269 kph (167 mph) | 301 kph (187 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.9 kph (44.1 mph) | 69.8 kph (43.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) | 10.8 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 130 m (426 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 81 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
R8 4.2 FSI Quattro is the fastest by considerable margin.
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