Theres stilla a huge difference in power, Not to mention the advantage of Awd, It out performs in in acceleration, As it should, You could always compare it to a HellCat or CTSV, Or Model S, Then it wouldnt look so fast. But i agree about the lying part.
BMW M3 vs Audi S8 Plus
| Category | BMW M3 (F80) | Audi S8 Plus (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l R6 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 431 / 425 | 605 / 597 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 550 / 406 | 750 / 553 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1602 / 3532 | 2089 / 4605 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 269 / 265 | 290 / 286 |
| Average price | €82,000 | €155,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (F80) | Audi S8 Plus (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:11.90 | 1:13.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (F80) | Audi S8 Plus (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.5 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.9 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.1 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.0 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.5 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 11.8 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.3 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.8 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.5 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 20.8 s | 20.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 98.8 mph | 8.0 s @ 103.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.0 s @ 119.3 mph | 11.5 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 (F80) | Audi S8 Plus (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.3 s | 2.8 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 4.4 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.5 s | 2.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.2 s | 3.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.3 s | 4.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 7.6 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.5 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 9.2 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 11.6 s | 9.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 19.4 s | 12.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.2 s | 8.0 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (F80) | Audi S8 Plus (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 284 kph (176 mph) | 306 kph (190 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) | 0.86 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 71.2 kph (44.2 mph) | 66.5 kph (41.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 13.6 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 21 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 134 m (438 ft) | 142 m (464 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 46 m (150 ft) | 48 m (156 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (F80) | Audi S8 Plus (D4) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 92 |
| Straight line speed | 2650 | 3287 |
| Total | 2750 | 3379 |
Verdict
S8 Plus is the fastest by a small margin.
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