If you want to compare then, M3 should be waaaay faster in a straight line given its 63 BHP advantage& equal weight- just cannot get the power down. M3 still a great car as I said before (at least I'm fair to both, Donnalee....)
BMW M3 vs Audi RS3 Sportback
| Category | Audi RS3 Sportback | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.5 l R5 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 367 / 362 | 431 / 425 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 468 / 345 | 550 / 406 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1581 / 3486 | 1602 / 3532 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 232 / 229 | 269 / 265 |
| Average price | €57,000 | €82,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi RS3 Sportback | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:40.13 | 1:37.09 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.50 | 1:11.90 |
| Velo Citta (1.68 km) | 1:02.78 | 1:02.66 |
| Bedford Autodrome West Circuit (06/2008 - 05/2015) | 1:26.60 | 1:23.27 |
| Llandow | 0:47.00 | 0:46.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi RS3 Sportback | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.2 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.5 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.0 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.1 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.9 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.1 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.1 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.5 s | 11.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.8 s | 13.3 s |
| 1000 m | 22.4 s | 22.1 s @ 242.6 kph |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.6 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.8 s | 8.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 98.2 mph | 8.6 s @ 98.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.2 s | 12.0 s @ 119.3 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi RS3 Sportback | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 3.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.3 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.2 s | 3.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.1 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.5 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 8.8 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.8 s | 7.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.9 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.0 s | 11.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 19.8 s | 19.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.1 s | 9.2 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Audi RS3 Sportback | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (108 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 129 m (424 ft) | 134 m (438 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (112 ft) | 30 m (99 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 46 m (153 ft) | 46 m (150 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Audi RS3 Sportback | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 281 kph (175 mph) | 284 kph (176 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.79 g (8 m/s²) | 0.72 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) |
Summary
| Category | Audi RS3 Sportback | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 94 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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