Those were the days ! More or less "big size" V8 engines in middle class cars. This will never come back. Not too sad, as the newer models are more capable in every way. But they don't look better and the sound is a bit meh. Could well be, that - living in an alpine region - a B7 or B8 Rs4 will be my last daily driver I will buy.
BMW M3 vs Audi RS4 Avant
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | Audi RS4 Avant (B8) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 4.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 450 / 444 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 430 / 317 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1630 / 3594 | 1857 / 4094 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 258 / 254 | 242 / 239 |
| Average price | €77,000 | €92,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E92) | Audi RS4 Avant (B8) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.9 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.2 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.2 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.0 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.9 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.8 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.9 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.4 s | 12.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.2 s | 15.1 s |
| 1000 m | 23.5 s @ 230.0 kph | 22.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.1 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.1 s | 9.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 94.4 mph | 8.9 s @ 95.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph | 12.4 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 (E92) | Audi RS4 Avant (B8) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 4.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.1 s | 8.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 8.1 s | 10.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.9 s | 9.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.0 s | 12.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 12.8 s | 17.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 16.3 s | 23.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.9 s | 2.7 s |
| 100 - 140 kph | 3.9 s | 3.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.2 s | 11.6 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | Audi RS4 Avant (B8) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 283 kph (176 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.7 s @ 1398 ft | 16.7 s @ 1417 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) | 0.70 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) | 68.4 kph (42.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 10.8 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 32 m (104 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 134 m (439 ft) | 138 m (452 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | Audi RS4 Avant (B8) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 98 | 100 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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Carfan3000 13y ago
Impressive that RS4 estate is "noticeably faster" against the very rapid E92 M3. In the real world it certainly will be.
Yes 14y ago
Comparing avant to coupe? LOL. You must think about this.
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