RS5 Sedan vs M3 Touring
Audi · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
M3 Touring
Beats the RS5 Sedan by 0.24s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the M3 Touring beats the RS5 Sedan comfortably, finishing 0.24 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the M3 Touring thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
549 hp
523 hp
0–100 km/h
3.9s
3.7s
Top speed
280 km/h
280 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4 PHEV
3.0L Twin-Turbo I6
Fuel
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Torque
780 Nm
650 Nm
Price
$92,000
$98,000
Simulated race times
Distance
RS5 Sedan
M3 Touring
100 m
5.234s
5.112s
1/8 mile
7.737s
7.565s
1/4 mile
11.632s
11.395s
1 km
20.853s
20.508s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: RS5 Sedan is $92,000 vs $98,000 for the M3 Touring — a $6,000 gap. Power: RS5 Sedan makes 26 hp more (549 vs 523). 0–100 km/h: M3 Touring is 0.20s quicker (3.9s vs 3.7s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the RS5 Sedan or the M3 Touring?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the M3 Touring is faster, beating the RS5 Sedan by 0.24 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the RS5 Sedan vs the M3 Touring?
The RS5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, while the M3 Touring does it in 3.7 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The RS5 Sedan produces 549 hp; the M3 Touring produces 523 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The RS5 Sedan tops out at 280 km/h, and the M3 Touring reaches 280 km/h.
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