Bmw e46 m3 vs audi b7 rs4 an owners comparison youtube. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to. As a drivers car, the e46 bmw m3 csl is largely considered to be the finest bmw ever made. Cocky porsche 911 messes with the wrong sleeper audi rs4. May 14, 2008 the fact that were even having this discussion tells you how far audis come in the ubersports sedan sweepstakes. Jan 21, 2016 the m3 has been bmws purest drivers car for ages. Meanwhile, m3 has a special dynamic package driver, that can increase the topspeed to 280 kmh.
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. Im sure that the c55 had a lane change speed of 66. Sep 30, 20 the rs4 has an extra 80bph, itll be faster everywhere. Audi rs4 surefooted supersonic gt with numb tiller. 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. Now you have a family, and the responsibilities that come with it. According to recent studies, you may be doing time in the wrong car. Audi may even even rejoin the party with a new rs4. Im looking at the rs3 update, but im now interested in the bmw m3. Id go rs4 avant as a daily driver, but the m3 for the weekendstrack days. The rs4 has an extra 80bph, itll be faster everywhere. An rs4 might be as fast, but it would be leaden in comparison. Looking to avenge the rs4s loss to an m3 in a december 2007 comparison test. The rs4 is an ultrahighperformance version of the small audi a4 that trades nimbleness for allwheel drive capability.
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. A beautifully shaped backrest that gives the whole car a gt vibe that the rest of it carries off pretty well. Audi s and rs models are a range of high performance versions of certain car models of the. Audi rs4 faces tesla model 3, bmw m3 in compact car drag race.
The rs4 avant become such an important car in the audi lineup, that the thirdgeneration rs4 didnt even get a sedan version. They are both near the top of the luxury small car class, and they are both. Some claim that allwheel drive takes away from the raw driving experience necessary for a vehicle to be a proper drivers car. Theres precision, accuracy and confidence you simply wouldnt credit the car with, an ability to deliver and. Tesla model 3 performance drag race featuring bmw m3 and audi rs4. 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. 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. 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. See photos and get our impressions at car and driver. Check out all the vital info sidebyside from pricing to performance specs. The m5 is more of a touring car, and handles worse, due to the different target for the vehicle. And sure the m3 is the better perfoming car, but which would you live with as a daily driver. So what happens when a tesla model 3 performance drag races against the bmw m3 and audi rs4. 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.
The 2018 audi s4 and 2018 bmw m3 are very close competitors. Does that mean you should just throw in the towel and new cars. 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. Today we take a look at the not so talked about m3 competitor, the audi s4. An even crazier rs4 is due toward the end of 2016 if you really want to worry your license. 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.
Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best drivers car week long road to. Dec 24, 2019 so what happens when a tesla model 3 performance drag races against the bmw m3 and audi rs4. The e46 m3 is a smidge better looking and probably the definitive m3 in terms of styling personally. When the 6 speed manual m3 is tested instead of the smg version there is at least. 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. It will dont forget outdrag a bmw m3 to 62mph from a standstill, and it goes further than raw numbers. Ive just read sportautos swedish test of the m3 vs. Ive decided to start a poll that doesnt involve a lexus so, what will it be. In the past, some audi s models competed directly with bmw m and mercedesamg models. What is your opinion of which car is best for daytoday driving. The fact that were even having this discussion tells you how far audis come in the ubersports sedan sweepstakes. 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.
Are you looking to buy a car but cant decide between a audi rs4 or bmw m3. Looking to avenge the rs4 s loss to an m3 in a december 2007 comparison test. 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. The rs4 would be the car i would prefer to have out of both. The rs4 is slower to turn in to corners, and often hints at understeer where there is none in the m3. E46 m3 csl takes on b5 audi rs4 avant in carwow test. 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 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. I have seen the odd m3 and rs4 on the road, and i honestly dont even bat an eyelid that i didnt choose them. Bmw m3 drivers car with super smooth, vicious punch. The bmw m3 set the bar for performance vehicles with its visceral engines and razorsharp handling. 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. 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. The rs4 took aim at the m3, being more nimble and confident on the road. Though i think the rs4 is right up there, both really bang on designs. Tesla model 3 performance drag race against bmw m3. The nose of the car had to be extended by 8cm to make the engine fit. Difference between audi a4, s4, and rs4 yahoo answers.
This was done way before they finalized the c63 so maybe mb tweaked the suspension a bit more. In a car like the audi which youll want to drive all the time as. Youd need to get an e9012 with the v8 to give a b7 a run for its money. These compact cars face each other on a standing quartermile drag race. How does the audi a4 sedan compare to the audi rs4 sedan. This power is then sent to all four wheels via the famed quattro allwheeldrive system. 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. It offers honking v8 power and noise but also delivers a comfortable and. 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. Discussion in teh vestibule archive started by haterslayer, jul 24, 2010. The lastgeneration cars pinsharp, yowling v8 was so crisp and pure it gave the m3 a very distinct, almost. Surprise, they picked the m3, they always pick the m3 but they had some great things to say about the c63.
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