Audi 80 Avant RS2 (1994 – 1996) vs BMW M3 Sedan (1994 – 1998): specs compared
The BMW M3 Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 321 hp against 316 hp. The Audi 80 Avant RS2 has the higher top speed: 262 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW M3 Sedan uses less fuel, from 9.1 L/100 km against 10.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,460 kg against 1,600 kg. At 4,509 mm, the Audi 80 Avant RS2 is 79 mm longer than the BMW M3 Sedan.
| Specification |
Audi
80 Avant RS2
1994 – 1996
|
BMW
M3 Sedan
1994 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1996 | 1994 – 1998 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | Sedan |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 316 hp | 286 – 321 hp |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 320 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.5 – 6.0 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.4 L/100 km | 9.1 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,509 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,598 mm | 2,710 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,600 kg | 1,460 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.