In my opinion, the BMW is infinitely superior.
BMW M3 CS Touring vs Audi RS5 Avant
| Category | Audi RS5 Avant (B10) | BMW M3 CS Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.9 l V6 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 639 / 630 | 550 / 542 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 825 / 608 | 650 / 479 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2384 / 5256 | 1844 / 4065 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 268 / 264 | 298 / 294 |
| Average price | €118,000 | €172,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi RS5 Avant (B10) | BMW M3 CS Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:35.32 | 1:30.65 |
| Hockenheim GP | 1:57.10 | 1:51.50 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Club | 1:24.15 | 1:20.14 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi RS5 Avant (B10) | BMW M3 CS Touring |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.2 s | 1.0 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.5 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 1.4 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.7 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.3 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.2 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.0 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.2 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 11.9 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 230 kph | 17.5 s | 14.7 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 20.6 s | 17.9 s |
| 0 - 280 kph | 29.0 s | 26.5 s |
| 1000 m | 20.9 s @ 251.5 kph | 20.1 s |
| 1/4 mile | 11.3 s @ 121.2 mph | 10.9 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi RS5 Avant (B10) | BMW M3 CS Touring |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.4 s | 2.8 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 4.3 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.5 s | 3.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 4.5 s | 7.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 5.9 s | 11.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (8) | 8.0 s | 17.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 1.9 s | 1.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.2 s | 1.9 s |
| 100 - 200 kph | 8.4 s | 7.2 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi RS5 Avant (B10) | BMW M3 CS Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 288 kph (179 mph) | 300 kph (186 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) | 77.4 kph (48.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 3.9 l/100 km (60 mpg US / 72 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| Measured power | 657 ps (648 bhp) | 561 ps (553 bhp) |
| Measured torque | 834 Nm (615 lb-ft) | 660 Nm (487 lb-ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 30 m (97 ft) | 30 m (100 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 127 m (415 ft) | 120 m (392 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi RS5 Avant (B10) | BMW M3 CS Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 86 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 76 | 100 |
| Overall | 82 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 CS Touring is the fastest by considerable margin.
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