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AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6vsBMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW M3 Touring (G81)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    586 km
    364 mi
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
470hp350kW
510hp380kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,275kg5,016lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.5s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
48.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
9.8s
Calculated
12.9s
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
269hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
586km364mi
Calculated
567km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,781mm188in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,831mm111in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,619mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance-
122mm5in
Trunk volume
495L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,495L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
59L
CO2 emissions
225g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V65,900-6,500 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.8 s
12.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
216 km/h
134 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
470 hp
350 kW
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW

BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 has 40 hp more than AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 and BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
1,865 kg
4,112 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V63.7 s
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.03.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 and BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
586 km
364 mi
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
567 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
470 hp
350 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Power
470 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
Power
470 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 2019edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
470 hp
350 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
586 km
364 mi
567 km
353 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
-
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 edition 25 years 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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