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AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8vsBMW 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 RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    304 hp/t
    226 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    575 km
    357 mi
  • Largest trunk
    548 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
630hp470kW
510hp380kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,075kg4,575lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,740kg6,041lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
37.5s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
48.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
9.5s
Calculated
12.9s
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
304hp/t226kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
410Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
575km357mi
Calculated
567km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,995mm197in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,951mm77in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,929mm115in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,668mm66in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance-
122mm5in
Trunk volume
548L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,658L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V86,000 rpm2,300-4,500 rpm6,250 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
MetricAUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.5 s
12.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
630 hp
470 kW
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8 has 120 hp more than BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8: 120 hp (89 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
850 Nm
627 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
2,075 kg
4,575 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V83.4 s
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.03.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8 and BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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 BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8: 2.3 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
575 km
357 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
630 hp
470 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
548 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,995 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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

BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
3.4 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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
VehicleAUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
630 hp
470 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
548 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,995 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 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
575 km
357 mi
567 km
353 mi
Trunk score
548 L
19.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 120 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 7 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 48 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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