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M4 GTS vs RS5 Sedan

BMW · Audi

1/4 Mile winner
M4 GTS
Beats the RS5 Sedan by 0.35s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the M4 GTS beats the RS5 Sedan comfortably, finishing 0.35 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the M4 GTS thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
493 hp
549 hp
0–100 km/h
3.7s
3.9s
Top speed
305 km/h
280 km/h
Engine
I6
2.0L Turbo I4 PHEV
Fuel
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Torque
600 Nm
780 Nm
Price
$133,000
$92,000

Simulated race times

Distance
M4 GTS
RS5 Sedan
100 m
5.117s
5.234s
1/8 mile
7.542s
7.737s
1/4 mile
11.286s
11.632s
1 km
20.032s
20.853s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: RS5 Sedan is $92,000 vs $133,000 for the M4 GTS — a $41,000 gap. Power: RS5 Sedan makes 56 hp more (493 vs 549). 0–100 km/h: M4 GTS is 0.20s quicker (3.7s vs 3.9s). Top speed: M4 GTS runs to 305 km/h, 25 km/h higher than RS5 Sedan.

FAQ

Which is faster, the M4 GTS or the RS5 Sedan?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the M4 GTS is faster, beating the RS5 Sedan by 0.35 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the M4 GTS vs the RS5 Sedan?

The M4 GTS 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 M4 GTS produces 493 hp; the RS5 Sedan produces 549 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The M4 GTS tops out at 305 km/h, and the RS5 Sedan reaches 280 km/h.

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