The German car magazine Auto Motor und Sport featured an interesting comparison test in their latest issue. Following the current trend, they pitted the E92 M3 equipped with Competition Package (ZCP) and DCT against the Audi RS5. But it doesn't stop there, and they also included the Mercedes C63 with the Performance Package Plus and the Alpina B3 S in this comparison.
As many know already, the M3's on a roll lately coming out of every comparison with the Audi RS5 on top. Fortunately, this series doesn't stop now, and the M3 won this comparison against its three contenders. Remarkable is also the AMS verdict which not only emphasizes the M3's performance, but also its driving comfort.
(Cars) BMW E92 M3,Audi RS5, Mercedes C63 AMG, Alpina B3 S
(0-100 kph) 4.5 s, 4.7s, 4.5 s, 4.8 s
(0-200 kph) 16.1 s, 16.9 s, 14.7 s, 16.6 s
(Hockenheim) 1:14.0 min, 1:15.4 min, 1:15.6 min, 1:16.5 min
(18m slalom) 69.9 kph, 66.9 kph, 63.7 kph, 65.3 kph
(Lange change (entry/exit speed)) 75/63 kph 76/54 kph 73/48 kph 72/69 kph
(Braking Distance (100 kph) 35.3 m / 34.1 m 35.5 m / 35.3 m 36.4 m / 36.1 m 35.6 m / 37.7 m
Fuel Consumption (liters per 100km) 15.6 l 14.2 l 15.8 l 13.1 l
(Curb) Weight 1617 kg 1785 kg 1742 kg 1598 kg
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RANKING 1st 3rd 4th 2nd
. BMW, Audi,Mercedes,Alpina
Chassis 70 64 73 69
Safety 81 82 79 78
Driving comfort 88 88 79 78
Drivetrain 71 69 68 71
Performance 87 85 73 75
Total points (without costs and environment) 397 388 372 376
Environment (fuel, emission, CO2, weight) 18 20 17 24
Costs 75 72 71 87
Total Points 490 480 460 487
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