This comparability of the BMW M3 Touring and Audi RS4 Avant is extra scientific than it seems, regardless of their 500+ horsepower engines and large slides. The take a look at, carried out by our hero, Jonathan Benson at Tyre Opinions, used each vehicles fitted with Pirelli P Zero winter tyres in similar sizes (275/35-19). The BMW boasts 503 horsepower, outmatching the Audi’s 444, although the RS4’s lighter weight performs a job on icy surfaces.
Acceleration assessments on snow and ice, with traction management on and off, produced blended outcomes. The M3 excelled with assists on, whereas the Audi dominated in sport modes the place help methods have been knocked again. With traction fully disabled, each vehicles merely spun their wheels. When it got here to dealing with, the Audi’s Quattro system prioritised precision, providing tidy, managed cornering. Conversely, the BMW’s rear-biased system delivered a vigorous, tail-happy expertise requiring extra driver enter. Regardless of their variations, lap occasions have been similar after averaging outcomes throughout a number of runs and drivers.
In the end, the higher all-wheel-drive system relies on your choice for pleasure versus management. Each vehicles showcased their distinctive strengths on this frosty face-off.
