What’s faster, Audi S3 or RS3?
The focus is on the RS3’s five-cylinder engine. On paper it’s significantly more powerful, making 394bhp to my S3’s 328bhp, and capable of 0-62mph in 3. S3’s 4. In practice, the difference is even greater: the RS feels infinitely more alive. The price of the 2025 Audi RS3 starts at $64,695. The RS3 starts at just under $65,000, and few options are offered.Unleashing Speed: The Audi RS3’s Performance With the optional RS Dynamic Package, the cap is lifted, allowing the RS3 to sprint unabashedly up to 290 km/h-a figure that rivals those of supercars twice its price.Running Costs The Audi RS3 is a seriously expensive car to run. With a poor fuel economy, high CO2 emissions (high road tax), and costly insurance premiums, you better have a packed wallet to run the Audi RS3.The RS3 is a really good car on the right kind of road, and it’s usable for much more of the year than more exotic options. It’s not as visceral as something like the A45 S – despite being the same power and also AWD – but the fact that it feels like it’s more on your side makes it just as quick.
Is RS6 faster than M5?
Interestingly, the BMW beats up on the Audi in our 0–100–0 test, getting it done in 11. Looking at the 0–100– mph times helps explain why: 7. M5 wagon against 8. RS6. The BMW M2 CS is faster than the Audi RS3 on the Nurburgring. Here is the official time.Ultimately though, we are going with the best lap times of the day and at 1:03. BMW M2 was the clear winner with nearly a second ahead of the A45 and RS3, and considering at least a 100ms deficit in shift time for a manual car, per change, the results were very convincing.Interestingly, the BMW beats up on the Audi in our 0–100–0 test, getting it done in 11. Looking at the 0–100– mph times helps explain why: 7. M5 wagon against 8. RS6.The latter incremental gain can’t match the M3, which outguns the RS4 with 503bhp, 479lb ft and 0-62mph in 3. But honestly, who cares whether it’s 3.The BMW M2 CS is faster than the Audi RS3 on the Nurburgring. Here is the official time.
Is RS3 faster than M2?
Performance: While both cars are similar in terms of horsepower, the RS3 is marginally quicker from 0-60 mph, thanks to its all-wheel-drive system. Reported problems with the RS3 are few, and owners seem happy with their cars. However, one or two reports exist of owners who have had very expensive issues with the engine, so as mentioned it’s worth buying a car with a full service history to it.Hybrid turbos take it into the 600–700bhp range, and with forged builds and upgraded fueling, 1,000bhp RS3s are now a reality. Add to this its improved reliability and reduced valve carbon build-up (thanks to port injection), and it’s easy to see why the DAZA-equipped RS3 has become the holy grail among buyers.
What is better, RS3 or RS6?
Verdict. To me at least, the RS6 is pretty much the ultimate fast and practical car. One which is just as comfortable plodding around town as it is tearing it up on the track. Keep in mind, too, this may be one of your last chances to have a car which looks like this, equipped with a V8 engine. RS is Audi’s highest performance ‘top-tier’ trim level, positioned distinctly above the S (Sport) specification level of Audi’s regular model range. All RS cars pioneer some of Audi’s latest and most advanced technology and engineering prowess, therefore, RS cars are considered by some as halo vehicles.The Audi RS 3 is the most compact car in the RS line, and it is powered by a 400-horsepower turbocharged engine. The Audi RS 5 is a coupe that features a 450-horsepower V8 engine. The Audi RS 7 is a sedan with a twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces 600 horsepower.In summary, the Audi RS7 boasts stronger power and faster acceleration, while the Audi RS6 has an advantage in terms of dimensions and weight, and may be more affordable.The most expensive Audi currently available in India is the Audi RS 7 Sportback and Audi RS Q8, both priced above ₹2. The RS e-tron GT also falls into this ultra-luxury electric category.
Why was the RS3 discontinued?
Blame Euro 7 regulations. The tighter emissions standards coming in 2027 make it nearly impossible for niche, high-output engines like the five-cylinder to survive. Audi’s pivot toward electrification is accelerating too, with Rivian’s software set to underpin new EVs across the brand from 2028. Why It’s Ending. Blame Euro 7 regulations. The tighter emissions standards coming in 2027 make it nearly impossible for niche, high-output engines like the five-cylinder to survive. Audi’s pivot toward electrification is accelerating too, with Rivian’s software set to underpin new EVs across the brand from 2028.