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BMW M3 vs Audi RS4 - review/comparison

rg12345 submitted on 9/19/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:25:21 AM

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Another comparison of these two cars, this time in Africa.

The guys put a few thousand miles on those cars to make sure they get a proper feeling of the cars, so don't make stupid comments as usual.

The track is at high altitude, that is why the 0-60 or 1/4mile test are getting worse than usual numbers. Just take in consideration the power lost by those engines at 1398 meters = 4586.61417 feet, where the performance tests are done.

You can get better pictures at http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84657

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xxxxG37

Audi: 0-100km/h 5.4 seconds
M3: 0-100km/h 5.6 seconds
You should do some homework.

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Posted on 9/19/2007 1:24:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

budfrogS4

I don't think rg said anything wrong. Those 0-60 numbers are significantly slower than what they are closer to sea level. I'm a little surprised that the Audi was faster 0-60...no big surprise with the track numbers.

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Posted on 9/19/2007 1:30:45 PM | | Votes: 3   

S4cabriofoxone

These are 0-100km/h times, not 0-60 times.

The RS4 has been clocked at 4.3 sec 0-60, so I'm not at all surprised that it's slightly quicker.

Well, actually I kind of am- it's heavier with identical power. Those engineers must be magicians.

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Posted on 9/19/2007 5:16:08 PM | | Votes: 1   

MeanVulcan

awd has a big advantage in acceleration despite its disadvantage in weight to the M3

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Posted on 9/20/2007 12:27:55 PM | | Votes: 2   

S4cabriofoxone

Wow, these cars tied with exactly 84 points each. Interesting.

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Posted on 9/19/2007 5:16:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

GermanNut

It is absolutely mind blowing how far Audi has come in just the last 2 years. First the RS4, which is tied with the newly released BMW M3 with V8 in this comparison test and has beaten its Munich rival in other comparisons.

Then the Audi R8 which has successfully defeated the iconic sportscar benchmark Porsche 911 including the Turbo variant and a host of other competitors ranging from the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, to the Corvette Z06, BMW M6 and Dodge Viper SRT-10.

Now we have a 580 horsepower with 479 lb.ft of torque monster in the RS6 waiting to arrive here in the U.S.

Now there is confirmation of the Audi R8 with V10 engine by Audi of America Vice President, Johan de Nysschen.

Audi's product offerings are looking absolutely brilliant.

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Posted on 9/19/2007 6:04:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

cs4444

of course the audi was faster to 60 it has 4wd thats expected. If you look at the higher speeds the M3 is quicker.Both nice cars though.

germannut 4/5 of your response is irrelevant to the article....fyi



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Posted on 9/19/2007 7:55:31 PM | | Votes: 1   

S4cabriofoxone

cs4444, there's no need for bitter excuses. The RS4 and M3 are very evenly-matched-- obviously, as they had identical scores in this article. What the M3 lacks to the RS4 in straight-line speed it makes up in the twisties, although both are very adept in either situation. The RS4 has better steering feel, but the M3 doesn't understeer. The RS4 is nicer on the inside, but the M3 has more up-to-date interior technology. I could go on...

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Posted on 9/19/2007 10:47:20 PM | | Votes: -1   

cs4444

s4 i wasn't posing that comment as an excuse.I was drawing facts from the article posted above.I just feel people read to much into 0 to 60 times.I was trying to draw to peoples attention that the BMW was quicker at higher speeds.B/c i know people just look at 0 to 60 times and automatically conclude one car is faster than the other from that data, when logically a 4wd car would be quicker at lower speeds.I wasn't implying one car was better than the other, or whatever you were getting at.

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Posted on 9/20/2007 12:31:31 AM | | Votes: 0   

britbox

I like the RS4 a lot except thats it's only offered in manual trans. It totally bums me out. I have 2 kids and have to keep my right hand free in case they need a beating...ha ha

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Posted on 9/19/2007 6:27:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

S4cabriofoxone

It is too heavy, yes, but the amazing drivetrain does a fantastic job of disguising it. It really wouldn't make a difference for me on a daily basis, and I'd definitely buy it over the new M3. However, if I was buying two cars, it would probably be the RS4 sedan and M3 convertible- so don't think I dislike the M3.

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Posted on 9/19/2007 10:45:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

germeezy2

RS4 is very keen to understeer as most Quattro Audi's are. The combo of having more torque and AWD is going to benefit the Audi off the line.

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Posted on 9/19/2007 10:09:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

david989

I can't wait for the Lexus IS-F to win every comparison against these wannabe performance cars. None of them have an 8 speed automatic or the quality and reliability of a Lexus product. Their engines are also crude and outdated and can't match the smoothness of a Lexus engine.

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Posted on 9/20/2007 7:09:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

4wheelsnme

David, Is 1989 the year you were born? It MUST be! Your are so imature!You make stupid remarks in every post, like stating that the Audi and the BMW have ¨crude and outdated engines¨ The BMW´s 4.0 v8 is brand spanking NEW! Those remarks prove ONCE MORE that you are NO enthusiast at all. Well, for plain ignorant morons like yourself there´s always LEXUS!

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Posted on 9/20/2007 12:16:11 PM | | Votes: 4   

Mpower1

I had an Audi S4 Cabriolet from 2005 until 4 weeks ago when my new 2008 M3 cab arrived. I will never own an Audi again. First, the resale value on these cars are a joke. I had 9700 miles on the car and the best I could get for the car was $26000. I paid 60000k brand new! This is what they are going for at Manheim. Audi's residual value is sh-t. Second, I test drove all 911's including twin turbo, Corvette Zo6, RS4 cabrio and I liked the way the M3 drove better. The new DCT tranny is incredible. Ride is better than any Audi and it is noticeably lighter on it's feet. I have driven and owned many sports cars and this, in my opinion, is the best all around car. For those of you who will say it is not AWD... If you can't afford a weather beater for bad weather, then this car is not for you. For those of you that drive these cars in the snow, I really don't know what to tell you. The RS4 is not for me. It is far too loud as a daily driver, ride is way to harsh and as far as the seats go I have sat on granite that was more comfortable. I recently took a ride to the beach with a friend that has an RS4 and after the 3 hr drive I had the same feeling in my ears as when I last attended a Van Halen concert. The interior noise is annoying after the first 20 min. I have no problem with the steering on the M also. If you know how to drive most will agree this is the best M yet!

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Posted on 8/25/2008 3:42:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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