Audi RS4 vs BMW M3 coupe

[yuichi]

Audi RS4

- 4.2l V8 420 bhp
- quattro drive
- acceleration 0-100 in 4.8 sec.
- 6 speed tranny
- sports premium sedan

BMW M3

- V8 high-rev engine.
- 420 bhp and top torque of 400 Nm at 3,900 rpm
- acceleration 0-100 in 4.8 sec.
- 6 speed tranny
- premium coupe

[Horsepower]

I'd go for Audi.

[niky]

Tough call... Used to be, I'd have said BMW in a heartbeat... but with Audi finally learning how to build good-handling cars and BMW losing some of the verve from the previous M3... I can't cast my vote until I've done about ten laps of the BRC in each car.

[Horsepower]

Audi RS4

430Nm Torque
Audi's Torsen Quattro Rear Bias
6-Speed DSG transmission...
Same braking system as the Lamborghini Gallardo (14.3" discs | 8 Piston calipers).




Unfortunately, RS4 has been phased out accdg to the site i've read days ago (not sure if it's true, Apparently, you can't order a new RS4 anymore). It's rumored that a sports version of A6 will replace it if not the RS5/RS6.

But this is what I'd get instead

[Dr.Kamiya]

I think it's the Saloon version that's phased out, they've retooled their factories to produce RS4 Avants and Cabrios.

Not that I mind, because personally I'd go for an Avant.

[empy]

i've only driven the RS4 and the previous gen M3. the RS4 is a monster, while the M3 is more surgical (the famous BMW handling and smooth power delivery).

reserving judgement until we see the new V8 E90 M3.

[HyBrideVo]

My vote goes to the M3 because of it's infamous handling and screamer engines but we'll have to wait and see about their new V8 engine because rumors has it that it is the same engine block as the M5's but with less two pistons.

A friend used to have a previous gen RS4 and after a year he traded it in for a track edition 350Z :screwloose: anyway he said he just didn't like the extra 2 doors :lol:

[hitomi]

Tough call... Used to be, I'd have said BMW in a heartbeat... but with Audi finally learning how to build good-handling cars and BMW losing some of the verve from the previous M3... I can't cast my vote until I've done about ten laps of the BRC in each car.

uy sama ako!

i vote for the rs4, just for their relative rarity
especially here in the philippines

[Negus]

paano naman ang Lexus IS-F? they are in the same category.




V8 - 5.0 V8 *more than 400hp
RWD?

Infiniti is also rumored to be coming out with an m3 competitor, G50?? (g series/jdm skyline 4dr sedan w/ V8 and attesa 4wd system).

[GerardTagayty]

ay v8 lang ang r8? (doh!) kala ko v10 same as the gallardo... im confused... lol

but my vote still goes to the m3

[Monseratto]

Is this comparo against the older E46 M3 or this new baby from BMW...

2008 BMW M3 (E92 M3)

[niky]

Still can't decide.

Wala bang may M3 at RS4 na puwedeng i-test.

Bayaran ko ang gasolina at lunch...

[awing]

I will pick the M3.

[AG4]

M3 all the way ! Audi has craptastic resale value here and they overprice their cars way more than BMW or even Mercedes.

M3 for me...

By the way, here is the new M3 sedan. same M3 coupe fun but with the practicality of having 4-doors.

More pics on the M3 sedan thread....

[jonski]

Sayang... M3 lang kaya ko bilhin ngayon. patest drive muna ako sa mazda.

[seonadancing]

M3 for me.