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BMW M3 vs Audi S4
| Category | Audi S4 (B5) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.7 l V6 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 265 / 261 | 321 / 317 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1581 / 3486 | 1499 / 3305 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 168 / 165 | 214 / 211 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi S4 (B5) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Tsukuba | 1:10.41 | 1:08.46 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:21.10 | 1:17.20 |
| Phillip Island | 1:57.61 | 1:57.82 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:42.00 | 8:22.00 |
| Jarama | 1:59.23 | 1:55.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi S4 (B5) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.2 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.4 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.1 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.6 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.2 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.7 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 15.1 s | 12.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 19.2 s | 15.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 25.2 s | 19.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.9 s | 8.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.7 s | 10.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 19.6 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 15.0 s | 12.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 87.0 mph | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.1 s | 13.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi S4 (B5) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 253 kph (157 mph) | 260 kph (162 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | -38 kg (-84 lbs) | -40 kg (-88 lbs) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (123 ft) | 39 m (127 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 164 m (539 ft) | 154 m (506 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi S4 (B5) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 92 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 77 | 100 |
| Overall | 86 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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