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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Audi S3 Sportback gets there in 13.79 s — 0.37 s ahead of the BMW 330i E90 272 PS.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Audi S3 Sportback | BMW 330i E90 272 PS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 5.25 s | 5.65 s |
| 0–100 mph | 13.33 s | 14.05 s |
| 60 ft | 2.17 s | 2.33 s |
| 1/8 mile | 8.91 s | 9.20 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.79 s | 14.16 s |
| Trap speed | 101.5 mph | 100.4 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the Audi S3 Sportback, 7/7 for the BMW 330i E90 272 PS — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Audi S3 Sportback | BMW 330i E90 272 PS |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Power | 261 bhp | 268 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,495 kg | 1,480 kg |
| Power to weight | 175 bhp/t | 181 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive | Rear drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Naturally aspirated |