The RS3 is supposed to start at 63k up here while an m2 starts at 53k.Though in terms of handling the M2 could more than equal the previous rs3.
Both are a better value than a Giulia Ti up here in Ontario. Only 280 bhp for 51k while a QV can get to 90k easy. Pretty cars but quite a premium for slightly more performance. Indeed an M3 was virtually tied with the QV on the Top Gear Track.
BMW M3 vs Audi RS3 Sedan
| Category | Audi RS3 Sedan | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.5 l R5 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 400 / 395 | 431 / 425 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 480 / 354 | 550 / 406 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1564 / 3448 | 1607 / 3543 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 256 / 252 | 268 / 265 |
| Average price | €65,000 | €82,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi RS3 Sedan | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.40 | 0:24.00 |
| Sachsenring | 1:40.07 | 1:37.09 |
| Velo Citta (1.68 km) | 1:02.36 | 1:02.66 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.60 | 1:12.50 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Audi RS3 Sedan | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.5 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.1 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 2.9 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.6 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 4.7 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 5.9 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 7.1 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.8 s | 8.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.4 s @ 100.0 mph | 8.6 s @ 98.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.8 s @ 117.3 mph | 12.0 s @ 119.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Audi RS3 Sedan | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.2 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.5 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.7 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.9 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.7 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.7 s | 13.3 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi RS3 Sedan | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.6 s | 3.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.3 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.8 s | 3.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.6 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.2 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 9.5 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.1 s | 7.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 10.8 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 14.3 s | 11.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 19.7 s | 16.2 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi RS3 Sedan | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 284 kph (176 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.82 g (8 m/s²) | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.8 kph (43.4 mph) | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 139 m (455 ft) | 134 m (438 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 30 m (99 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi RS3 Sedan | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 94 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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