Yes, the audi rs3 with its 294 kw, fivecylinder engine may occupy the top of the range, but this s3 sedan with its 228 kw400 n. How to track your audi s3 from germany audi s3 forum. Comparing the 2017 audi s3 vs bmw m240ixdriveallwheel. Audi s3 vs bmw m5i evo track battle video dailymotion. Bmw m5i vs audi s3 allnew s3 is m5is closest rival in spirit, price and spec. This weeks evo track battle pitches the 316bhp bmw m5i against the new 296bhp audi s3 quattro at the bedford autodrome. The bmw m235i and audi s3 both offer typically german levels of performance and refinement in stylish and practical packages but which of these two rapid and versatile family cars is the most tempting the audi s3 is an established player on the premium hothatch scene, but now faces stiff competition from bmws 2 series coupe. The bmw m5i packs an almighty 240kw and 450nm from its 3. In contrast, the a45 is more amg than aclass, more special than mainstream, more bespoke than. Audi s3 sportback bmw m5i xdrive mercedes a 45 amg edition 1. The audi runs narrower conti rubber all round, measuring 225mm, or the same width as the bmws front hoops. Within months of each other, the big three premium german carmakers have released their own. According to audi, the s3 should do 0100 kmh 62 mph in 4.
Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. The bmw m235i convertible is the faster car and has more space for people, but it lacks in the ride quality department and it really doesnt deal with uneven tarmac as well as the audi. The new audi s3, which is finally coming to america, throws down with a. No money from the licence fee was used to create this website. The profits we make from it go back to bbc programmemakers to help fund great new bbc programmes. To find out, we match the new baby benz up against two of its premium fast hatch rivals.
On car a rac you will find out which car is better and what the car will suit you best. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. Evo compares the audi s3 against the bmw m5i on track at bedford autodrome the audi s3 is powered by an ea888 turbocharged fourcylinder engine. The m5i feels like a neatly spiced up 1series, the s3 feels like an sline a3 with more poke. We offer one of the largest collection of audi s3 related news, gallery and technical articles. Watch the video below to see who wins this battle of the premium brands. In addition to that it accelerates all the way to 250 kilometers per hour, 6kmh more than the other car.
Gefilmt mit iphone 4s obd2daten erfasst durch drivedeck sport pro. While the bmw is certainly the more sporty car if not the most luxurious, the audi s3 is not a slouch on the road by any measurement. It may not be the fastest for the money, or even the best to drive, but considering how well it does comfort, economy, and performance all at the same. Audi s3 sportback stronic bmw m5i xdrive volkswagen golf r. As outlined in our first drive a few months back, the ozspec s3 has lost a certain degree of fizz and urgency compared with the euro version.
Jethro compares the audi s3 against the bmw m5i on track at bedford autodrome. That is the case for all other model lines for these 2 companies, s3 hatch vs m5i, s4 vs 335i, rs4 vs m3, s5 vs 435i, rs5 vs m4, s6 vs m550d, rs6 vs m5. Gentlemen, start your engines for a twoday noholdsbarred shootout on the dolomites finest tyreshredding, brakeeating turf. The s3 has a transversely mounted 2liter tfsi with 300 hp and sends its power via s tronic sixspeed to a quattro allwheel drive system haldex clutch. The audi s3 sedan is a quick car and considering it hasnt had the full rs treatment yet, makes you wonder just how fast audi is going to make that rs3 when they ever get around to it. Models and pictures shown for illustration purposes only. Bmw has long been a leader in the luxury car market, but audi is quickly gaining ground. Comparing the 2017 audi s3 vs 2017 bmw m240ixdriveallwheeldrive car details prices do not include sales taxes and licensing. Below you can find the data recorded during the tests. Things to possibly put me off a little seems a little smaller inside than the s3, and. In the not too distant future, this group would have starred the 360bhp bmw m2 and the 380bhp audi rs3, but right here and now the 360bhp mercedesbenz a45 amg is facing the 300bhp s3 and the 320bhp m5i.
When i changed a couple of years back i had pretty much decided between an s3 and an m5i. Video bmw m5i vs amg a35 vs audi s3 2020 comparison. In this video from evo, two of the rivalrys newest combatants take to the track the audi s3 and the bmw m5i. And on that count, the audi s3 sedan and bmw 228i coupe are very similar indeed. As someone who would love a ride with decent performance, but could probably only afford one car and would have to daily drive it, the s3 is a dream car for me.
The german brand has largely enjoyed free air in the somewhat niche segment, but now mercedesamg has launched its a35 sedan and bmws 2 series gran coupebased m235i is set for a 2020. Its the audi s3 sedan taking on the recently facelifted bmw m5i. In this test, the bmw m2 has a manual gearbox and the audi rs3 sedan has a dualclutch. The 2015 bmw m235i is an excellent, rigid twodoor available as a coupe or convertible that shines when the road gets twisty. The bmw is a bit softer than the audi and the interior is not quite as nice but the 6 cylinder engine in. The allwheeldrive audi is a classy compact sedan with a 206kw punch that retails for. Audi was the first to market with a premium small performance sedan in 2014, with its fourdoor s3 combining luxury appointments with a punchy engine. Bmw m5i vs audi s3 8v german autobahn bmw style cockpit. Regardless of who wins, we can guarantee there will be another title challenger soon enough. Bmw m140 i xdrive f20 vs audi s3 berline stronic to a friend to make a link to duel.
When it comes to fuel economy an obvious choice would be audi a3, averaging around 5. Acura ilx compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. With the recent facelift, these figures have been increased by 22 kw and 20 n. New bmw m5i v amg a35 v audi s3 v vw golf r drag race. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5.
From south africa comes a drag race between the bmw m5i and the audi s3 sedan. New bmw 1 series price south africa 2020 1 series price. Share your favorite audi s3 photos as well as engage in discussions with fellow audi s3 owners on our message board. How do two of the brands signature models, the audi a4, and the bmw 3. The audi s3 sedan is the smart buyers performance weapon from the ingolstadt based brand and. Car magazine has the 1 series 2020 pricing and specifications.
It also happens that the s3 cabriolet is r30k cheaper than the bmw m235i cabriolet at base price. Last place was taken by audi s3 which lost some points in driving performance but showed up as the most comfortable one. Audi s3 pitted against bmw m5i in track battle autoblog. Amg a35 v bmw m140i v golf r v audi s3 v focus rs drag. Doing so really shows off their differences in ideology. Audi s3 sportback vs bmw m5i 2014 comparison discussion in internal combustion started by mr. In this video, a comparison of the 2020 a35, 2020 m5i and 2019 s3, tom looks into the practicality, dynamics and value for money of each vehicle.
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