Rs4 vs m3 car and driver

This power is then sent to all four wheels via the famed quattro allwheeldrive system. Tesla model 3 performance drag race featuring bmw m3 and audi rs4. The rs4 avant become such an important car in the audi lineup, that the thirdgeneration rs4 didnt even get a sedan version. Id go rs4 avant as a daily driver, but the m3 for the weekendstrack days. Jan 12, 2019 in an effort to stay faithful to its commitment to pit bmw performance cars against their rivals, or against audi rs cars, really, carwow put the rare e92 m3 gts against the allpowerful b7 rs4 avant. Sep 30, 20 the rs4 has an extra 80bph, itll be faster everywhere. Jan 21, 2016 the m3 has been bmws purest drivers car for ages. It offers honking v8 power and noise but also delivers a comfortable and. Dec 24, 2019 so what happens when a tesla model 3 performance drag races against the bmw m3 and audi rs4. R8 northloop time driven by independet car journalist who hates audi loves bmw and is a porsche junky the rs4 time was driven by frank stippler ex dtm audi race driver 4. This porsche driver finds a b5 audi rs4 on the autobahn in germany and mistakenly challenges him to a race, not knowing the audi is tuned to 600hp. An rs4 might be as fast, but it would be leaden in comparison.

Looking to avenge the rs4 s loss to an m3 in a december 2007 comparison test. Ive just read sportautos swedish test of the m3 vs. They are both near the top of the luxury small car class, and they are both. What is your opinion of which car is best for daytoday driving. Im sure that the c55 had a lane change speed of 66. Youd need to get an e9012 with the v8 to give a b7 a run for its money. Now you have a family, and the responsibilities that come with it. But since this contest was first mooted, the boys from bavaria have made the jump to v8. The lastgeneration cars pinsharp, yowling v8 was so crisp and pure it gave the m3 a very distinct, almost. In this new comparison test from carwow, the e46 m3 csl takes on the b5 audi rs4 avant in two drag races and a track test. May 14, 2008 the fact that were even having this discussion tells you how far audis come in the ubersports sedan sweepstakes.

The rs4 would be the car i would prefer to have out of both. Meanwhile, m3 has a special dynamic package driver, that can increase the topspeed to 280 kmh. The 2018 audi s4 and 2018 bmw m3 are very close competitors. E46 m3 csl takes on b5 audi rs4 avant in carwow test. The audi rs4 finished in third place, which is kind of surprising considering it won the last comparison test car and driver did between it, the mercedes c55. Are you looking to buy a car but cant decide between a audi rs4 or bmw m3. Im looking at the rs3 update, but im now interested in the bmw m3. The preferred m dynamic mode allows the driver to lean on the m3s outside rear wheel, balancing the car on the throttle to counter any front end push or oversteer. Difference between audi a4, s4, and rs4 yahoo answers. If you search the web sites of car and driver and road and track, you might find an article on one or more of them. According to recent studies, you may be doing time in the wrong car. In a car like the audi which youll want to drive all the time as. The preferred m dynamic mode allows the driver to lean on the m3s outside rear wheel, balancing the car on the throttle to counter any front end.

An even crazier rs4 is due toward the end of 2016 if you really want to worry your license. If you cant wait for the s4, check out powerful versions of the audi a4 in our car deals page to see how much carwow could help you save. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best drivers car week long road to. Around a track a csl might do it, since the heavy nose of the rs4 can cause handling to be a little clumsy, but in a straight line its the audi every time. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to. The m5 is more of a touring car, and handles worse, due to the different target for the vehicle. See photos and get our impressions at car and driver. The preferred m dynamic mode allows the driver to lean on the m3 s outside rear wheel, balancing the car on the throttle to counter any front end push or oversteer. Bmws hardcore m3 cs goes up against the audi rs4 and the. The rs4 is slower to turn in to corners, and often hints at understeer where there is none in the m3. The bmw m3 set the bar for performance vehicles with its visceral engines and razorsharp handling. Just the weight difference alone makes the m3 a much more nimble car but i do like the looks of the s4 and i understand it has a nice interior and the 4 wheel drive which are all good reasons to consider. I have seen the odd m3 and rs4 on the road, and i honestly dont even bat an eyelid that i didnt choose them. When the 6 speed manual m3 is tested instead of the smg version there is at least.

In an effort to stay faithful to its commitment to pit bmw performance cars against their rivals, or against audi rs cars, really, carwow put the rare e92 m3. The nose of the car had to be extended by 8cm to make the engine fit. The days are gone when you could tolerate a purposebuilt, twodoor sports car. Tesla model 3 performance drag race against bmw m3. Bmw e46 m3 vs audi b7 rs4 an owners comparison youtube. Discussion in teh vestibule archive started by haterslayer, jul 24, 2010. It will dont forget outdrag a bmw m3 to 62mph from a standstill, and it goes further than raw numbers. This was done way before they finalized the c63 so maybe mb tweaked the suspension a bit more. The rs4 is an ultrahighperformance version of the small audi a4 that trades nimbleness for allwheel drive capability. Check out all the vital info sidebyside from pricing to performance specs. So what happens when a tesla model 3 performance drag races against the bmw m3 and audi rs4. After over 3,000 miles of driving in this motor trend comparison, can the alfa romeo giulia quadrifoglio win over the m3, atsv, and c63 s. And sure the m3 is the better perfoming car, but which would you live with as a daily driver. Jun 05, 2017 this porsche driver finds a b5 audi rs4 on the autobahn in germany and mistakenly challenges him to a race, not knowing the audi is tuned to 600hp.

Dec 01, 2007 the m3 has been a work in progress for 20 years now, and this fourthgeneration car arrives with double the number of cylinders as the first one and more than double the horsepower. Looking to avenge the rs4s loss to an m3 in a december 2007 comparison test. A beautifully shaped backrest that gives the whole car a gt vibe that the rest of it carries off pretty well. Oct 26, 2007 the audi rs4 finished in third place, which is kind of surprising considering it won the last comparison test car and driver did between it, the mercedes c55 amg and old e46 bmw m3. Audi rs4 vs bmw m3 competition top speed acceleration. The rs4 avant become such an important car in the audi lineup, that the third generation rs4 didnt even get a sedan version. In the past, some audi s models competed directly with bmw m and mercedesamg models. Audi have not sure about now put the engines further forward to get as much cabin room as possible without lengthening the car, though i could be wrong. Though i think the rs4 is right up there, both really bang on designs. The rs4 took aim at the m3, being more nimble and confident on the road. These compact cars face each other on a standing quartermile drag race.

Bmw m3 drivers car with super smooth, vicious punch. Some claim that allwheel drive takes away from the raw driving experience necessary for a vehicle to be a proper drivers car. Does that mean you should just throw in the towel and new cars. The m3 has been a work in progress for 20 years now, and this fourthgeneration car arrives with double the number of cylinders as the first one and more than double the horsepower. How does the audi rs4 sedan compare to the bmw m3 sedan. Ive decided to start a poll that doesnt involve a lexus so, what will it be. How does the audi a4 sedan compare to the audi rs4 sedan. Today we take a look at the not so talked about m3 competitor, the audi s4. Audi rs4 faces tesla model 3, bmw m3 in compact car drag race. Looking to avenge the rs4s loss to an m3 in a december 2007 comparison test, the rs5 is the latest car to emerge from audis quattro gmbh. Audi s and rs models are a range of high performance versions of certain car models of the. The rs4 has an extra 80bph, itll be faster everywhere. As a drivers car, the e46 bmw m3 csl is largely considered to be the finest bmw ever made.

The e46 m3 is a smidge better looking and probably the definitive m3 in terms of styling personally. The fact that were even having this discussion tells you how far audis come in the ubersports sedan sweepstakes. Surprise, they picked the m3, they always pick the m3 but they had some great things to say about the c63. Use our side by side comparison to help you make a decision. Cocky porsche 911 messes with the wrong sleeper audi rs4.