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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) | 1576 / 3474 | 1497 / 3300 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 168 / 166 | 214 / 211 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi S4 (B5) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:21.10 | 1:17.20 |
| Jarama | 1:59.23 | 1:55.90 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:42.00 | 8:22.00 |
| Phillip Island | 1:57.61 | 1:57.82 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi S4 (B5) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.6 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 25.2 s | 20.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 19.6 s | 14.6 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) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 12.4 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) | 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 34 UK) |
Summary
| Category | Audi S4 (B5) | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 367 | 399 |
| Straight line speed | 882 | 1186 |
| Total | 1249 | 1585 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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