M3 Touring vs RS5 Sedan
BMW · Audi
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
523 hp
549 hp
0–100 km/h
3.7s
3.9s
Top speed
280 km/h
280 km/h
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I6
2.0L Turbo I4 PHEV
Fuel
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Torque
650 Nm
780 Nm
Price
$98,000
$92,000
Simulated race times
Distance
M3 Touring
RS5 Sedan
100 m
5.112s
5.234s
1/8 mile
7.565s
7.737s
1/4 mile
11.395s
11.632s
1 km
20.508s
20.853s
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 (523 vs 549). 0–100 km/h: M3 Touring is 0.20s quicker (3.7s vs 3.9s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the M3 Touring or the RS5 Sedan?
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 M3 Touring vs the RS5 Sedan?
The M3 Touring hits 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, while the RS5 Sedan does it in 3.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The M3 Touring produces 523 hp; the RS5 Sedan produces 549 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The M3 Touring tops out at 280 km/h, and the RS5 Sedan reaches 280 km/h.
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