This RS6 behove very good given that it's not competition for newer M3
Audi RS6 vs BMW M3
| Category | Audi RS6 (C5) | BMW M3 (E90) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.2 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 450 / 444 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 560 / 413 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1840 / 4057 | 1646 / 3629 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 245 / 241 | 255 / 252 |
Lap Times 4
| Track | Audi RS6 (C5) | BMW M3 (E90) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.90 | 1:15.20 |
| Tsukuba | 1:09.69 | 1:06.15 |
| Top Gear Track | 1:33.00 | 1:25.30 |
| Wakefield Park | 1:11.44 | 1:09.00 |
Performance
| Category | Audi RS6 (C5) | BMW M3 (E90) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 282 kph (175 mph) |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.4 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.8 s | 15.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.4 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.7 s | 9.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 95.1 mph | 8.9 s @ 96.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.6 s | 12.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.4 s | 11.1 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Audi RS6 (C5) | BMW M3 (E90) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 343 | 400 |
| Straight line speed | 754 | 884 |
| Total | 1097 | 1284 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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