As expected, the M3 mostly walks it unless it's wet.
Audi RS4 vs BMW M3
| Category | Audi RS4 (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.2 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 430 / 317 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1720 / 3792 | 1628 / 3589 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 244 / 241 | 258 / 255 |
| Average price | €70,000 | €79,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Audi RS4 (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.5 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.2 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.3 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.8 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.1 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.6 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.0 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 12.9 s | 12.7 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 15.3 s | 15.1 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 29.2 s | 23.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 93.8 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.8 s @ 109.7 mph | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Audi RS4 (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.4 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.7 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.0 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.1 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.0 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.8 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.4 s | 15.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.4 s | 3.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.0 s | 10.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi RS4 (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 65.2 kph (40.5 mph) | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 13.0 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.88 g (9 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 37 m (121 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m (157 ft) | 45 m (147 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi RS4 (B7) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 86 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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