Audi RS3 Sportback vs BMW M3 Competition
| Category | Audi RS3 Sportback | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 367 / 362 | 450 / 444 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 468 / 345 | 550 / 406 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1576 / 3474 | 1626 / 3585 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 233 / 230 | 277 / 273 |
| Average price | €57,000 | €92,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi RS3 Sportback | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.2 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.5 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.0 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.1 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.9 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 5.9 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.1 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.7 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.1 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.5 s | 10.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.8 s | 13.2 s |
| 1000 m | 22.4 s | 22.1 s @ 242.6 kph |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.8 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.2 s | 8.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 97.6 mph | 8.6 s @ 99.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.1 s | 12.2 s @ 120.0 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi RS3 Sportback | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 3.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.3 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.1 s | 3.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.1 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.5 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 8.8 s | 9.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.6 s | 7.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.4 s | 9.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 14.6 s | 12.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 18.8 s | 19.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.4 s | 9.1 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi RS3 Sportback | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 281 kph (175 mph) | 284 kph (176 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.0 s @ 1371 ft | 15.0 s @ 1234 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.79 g (8 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.0 kph (43.5 mph) | 71.2 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) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (108 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 129 m (424 ft) | 131 m (429 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (112 ft) | 30 m (100 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi RS3 Sportback | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 87 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 90 | 100 |
| Overall | 88 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 Competition is the fastest by considerable margin.
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