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BMW M3 vs Audi RS4 Avant
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Audi RS4 Avant (B5) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 2.7 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 321 / 317 | 380 / 375 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 440 / 325 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1499 / 3305 | 1673 / 3688 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 214 / 211 | 227 / 224 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (E36) | Audi RS4 Avant (B5) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.20 | 1:17.50 |
| Phillip Island | 1:57.82 | 1:55.69 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:22.00 | 8:25.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E36) | Audi RS4 Avant (B5) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.7 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.0 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.5 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.6 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.3 s | 10.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.6 s | 14.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.6 s | 17.0 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 26.0 s | 23.8 s |
| 0 - 240 kph | 32.8 s | 29.8 s |
| 0 - 260 kph | 44.0 s | 42.8 s |
| 1000 m | 24.5 s | 23.5 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 5.2 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.5 s | 11.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.2 s @ 92.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 13.0 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 (E36) | Audi RS4 Avant (B5) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.1 s | 4.5 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.7 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.0 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.7 s | 8.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.3 s | 3.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.5 s | 12.6 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Audi RS4 Avant (B5) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 260 kph (162 mph) | 265 kph (165 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 20.5 s @ 1755 ft | 18.5 s @ 1568 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 33 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 39 m (127 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 154 m (506 ft) | 151 m (496 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Audi RS4 Avant (B5) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 75 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
RS4 Avant is the fastest by considerable margin.
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