Its like a touring car vs a dragster
BMW M2 vs Audi RS3 Sportback
| Category | BMW M2 (F87) | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 370 / 365 | 400 / 395 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 500 / 369 | 480 / 354 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1560 / 3439 | 1572 / 3466 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 237 / 234 | 254 / 251 |
| Average price | €64,000 | €62,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M2 (F87) | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim GP | 1:59.50 | 2:02.50 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:18.04 | 1:19.98 |
| Serres Racing Circuit | 1:31.95 | 1:31.71 |
| Circuito Tazio Nuvolari | 1:32.81 | 1:32.74 |
| Sachsenring | 1:35.53 | 1:40.01 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M2 (F87) | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.1 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.4 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.4 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.8 s | 13.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 3.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.8 s @ 96.3 mph | 8.4 s @ 100.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s | 12.0 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M2 (F87) | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.3 s | 3.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 4.2 s | 5.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.7 s | 3.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.2 s | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.3 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 7.3 s | 10.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.9 s | 8.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 9.8 s | 11.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 12.3 s | 14.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 16.3 s | 20.1 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M2 (F87) | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.70 g (7 m/s²) | 0.82 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 71.4 kph (44.4 mph) | 69.2 kph (43.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (100 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 124 m (407 ft) | 136 m (446 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M2 (F87) | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 95 |
| Straight line speed | 87 | 100 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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jeremyclarkson1 2y ago
jeremyclarkson1 2y ago @FastestLaps
I actually don't remember saying that, not the smartest of comparisons I've ever made
jeremyclarkson1 1y ago @FastestLaps
WAIT I REMEMBER, the RS3 was the dragster and the M2 was the touring car, since the RS3 of this gen was only good in quarter mile 0-60 etc, but lost by a significant margin on track, which is why I said the M2 was a touring car.
It's not actually a horrible comparison the more you put your mind to it
