The World of Performance Cars: A Showdown Between BMW and Audi

For car enthusiasts, there's nothing quite like the thrill of a high-performance drag race between two powerful machines. In this article, we'll take a closer look at two cars that have recently been put through their paces in a battle of speed and agility.

First, let's talk about the cars themselves. We have a BMW M240i, which is a highly-regarded performance model with a reputation for delivering exceptional handling and acceleration. It's also worth noting that this car has launch control, which gives it a significant advantage when it comes to getting off the line quickly. But what really sets it apart from its competitors is its impressive weight-to-power ratio, making it feel both powerful and agile on the road.

On the other hand, we have an Audi S4, which is another highly-performance model that's known for its rapid acceleration and precise handling. What's particularly noteworthy about this car is its impressive specs, including a 3.0-liter V6 engine that produces 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. And with its rear differential, it's capable of sliding and drifting in a way that's both exhilarating and intimidating.

Now, let's get down to the business of comparing these two cars head-to-head. We'll start by examining their performance on the track, where they've been put through a series of tests designed to push them to their limits.

**The Standalone Quarter Mile**

In one test, we saw both cars take off from the starting line and accelerate towards the quarter mile mark. The BMW M240i was first to cross the finish line, completing the distance in 12.1 seconds. But just a few tenths of a second behind it was the Audi S4, which completed the same distance in 12.2 seconds.

**The Rolling Quarter Mile**

Next up, we saw both cars take off from a standing start and accelerate towards the quarter mile mark while rolling at a speed of 50 miles per hour. In this test, the BMW M240i initially took the lead, but the Audi S4 quickly closed the gap by executing a precise kick-down to gain an advantage.

**The Rolling Half Mile**

In the final test, we saw both cars take off from a standing start and accelerate towards the half mile mark while rolling at 50 miles per hour. The BMW M240i initially took the lead, but the Audi S4 managed to pull ahead in the second gear by executing an even more precise kick-down.

**The Braking Test**

Finally, we saw both cars slow down from a high-speed run and come to a stop as quickly as possible. In this test, the BMW M240i was able to brake slightly further than the Audi S4, completing the distance in 15.2 seconds compared to the Audi's 15.5 seconds.

**The Verdict**

So who won the battle between these two performance cars? While both cars showed impressive acceleration and handling, the BMW M240i ultimately took home the win in a narrow margin. However, it's worth noting that this was largely due to its superior weight-to-power ratio, which gave it an initial advantage on the track.

In the end, it seems that the Audi S4 may have had some technical advantages, such as its upgraded brakes and rear differential. But for car enthusiasts who value raw acceleration and agility above all else, the BMW M240i is definitely worth considering.

**Buying a New Car?**

If you're in the market for a new performance car, there are plenty of great options available. One option to consider is Cartwheel, which offers a wide range of deals and discounts on high-performance models from top brands like Audi and BMW. By visiting their website or following them on social media, you can stay up-to-date on the latest promotions and find the perfect car for your needs.

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happened well the audi won completing the standing quarter mile in 12.1 seconds while the bmw took 12.2 seconds okay now we have a rolling race from 50 miles an hour the car's in their comfiest setting automatic mode for the gearbox three two one go come on kick down that's good oh it's first to the quarter mile what we're going to do to the half mile nice pulling now yeah you had me you created a bit of a gap and then you didn't manage to grow it it just stayed relatively the same yeah i think that was part of this kick down when we go in third gear manual i think this is going to walk away from you well we shall see about that won't we okay same thing again rolling race from 50 miles an hour however the cars in their sport is sitting and in manual shift for the gearbox starting in third gear let's do it three two one go so yeah you won again but you didn't walk it like you thought you would did you huh no i can see that was quite good but it was stretching away wasn't it the whole time it didn't like plateau or anything no it was fairly close and would have remained fairly close a lot more money a lot better value a lot more right finally we have a brake test from 100 miles an hour see which car stops in the shortest distance now if you'd rather watch another drag race with some other german cars click on the pop-up battery up there for the link in the description below to go do that instead if not stick with me will the bmw break in a shorter distance in the audi this actually has upgraded brakes on it compared to the normal m240i let's have a look they're part of a pack though come on come on no oh no i thought we were gonna be in for the win then at first but that just seemed to just stop a bit quicker oh well now if you're thinking about buying a new car you'd like something with a bit of performance you know but there's a great offer on right now through cartwheel click on the pop-up button up there for the link in the description below to see what that is and if you haven't done so already why don't you follow me on instagram matt watson cars link also in the description if you enjoyed the video give it a like we've put a vote in the pink comments see what it is and vote on it click on those windows there for some more videos and click on that box there to go to kawaii where you can sell your car upload some photos brief description our dealers from across the uk will bid on your car to make sure you get a great price for it and i'll come to your house take it away and put the money straight in your account simple see you next timehi how are you matt watson here from carl out so i'm saying the new bmw m240i next to me is an audi rs5 and we're going to have a drag race because i want to see if this bmw m light can give that full fat audi rs car from a class above a run for its money over a standing quarter mile drag race anyway if you like this kind of drag races and you haven't done so already make sure you subscribe to this channel and hit the bell icon to turn on notifications on that way you won't miss a single upload and the more subscribers i can get the more cars i can get from people for more videos for you simple equation really anyhow let me tell you about this new bmw so under the bonnet is a three liter straight six single turbo that puts out 374 horsepower and 500 newton meters of torque it drives all four wheels by an eight-speed automatic gearbox with a torque converter it does have launch control this thing weighs in at 1 690 kilos and it costs from 46 000 pounds that audi x has a slightly smaller engine it's got a 2.9 liter v6 but it's got twin turbos as a result it puts out 450 horsepower and 600 newton meters of torque drives all four wheels for an eight-speed automatic gearbox with a torque converter that does have launch control and that car weighs in at 1735 kilos plus it costs 71 000 pounds now if you want to see the stats of these cars side by side just quickly pause your video and if you're thinking about changing your car you should do it through car way to do that click on the pop-out button up there i'll follow the link in the description below not only can you buy a new car through car wow and check out all the latest offers and deals on them you can also sell your current car through car way upload some photos brief description and our dealers will bid on your car to make sure you get a great price for it if you're under that a later date simply google wow me carwo and we will wow you anyway let's go with this drag race buy sell car wow now before we race we're going to get on and do the customy car wow sound check so i'm going to rev up this bmw soft limiters here okay let's hear the audi there is a soft limiter there shame on you the next thing for us to do is to warm up our tyres so i'm going to go first you have to keep your foot in let's go the other way see if we can snap it back on another bmw for a bit of craziness i'll do sort of reverse a bit to make it look like i meant to do this perfect perfect perfect let's see how you do in the audi both cars do have rear differentials which do help with their sliding oh no that looks horrible is that the stability all the way off all the way off well bmw won that as well now the tires are warm let's see if i can win the drag race no but the icing on the cake actually that's the main event isn't it so yeah let's get on with it come on come on so close and your car's like 30 grand more than mine all i know is i won right in the bollocks so then what exactly happened well the audi won completing the standing quarter mile in 12.1 seconds while the bmw took 12.2 seconds okay now we have a rolling race from 50 miles an hour the car's in their comfiest setting automatic mode for the gearbox three two one go come on kick down that's good oh it's first to the quarter mile what we're going to do to the half mile nice pulling now yeah you had me you created a bit of a gap and then you didn't manage to grow it it just stayed relatively the same yeah i think that was part of this kick down when we go in third gear manual i think this is going to walk away from you well we shall see about that won't we okay same thing again rolling race from 50 miles an hour however the cars in their sport is sitting and in manual shift for the gearbox starting in third gear let's do it three two one go so yeah you won again but you didn't walk it like you thought you would did you huh no i can see that was quite good but it was stretching away wasn't it the whole time it didn't like plateau or anything no it was fairly close and would have remained fairly close a lot more money a lot better value a lot more right finally we have a brake test from 100 miles an hour see which car stops in the shortest distance now if you'd rather watch another drag race with some other german cars click on the pop-up battery up there for the link in the description below to go do that instead if not stick with me will the bmw break in a shorter distance in the audi this actually has upgraded brakes on it compared to the normal m240i let's have a look they're part of a pack though come on come on no oh no i thought we were gonna be in for the win then at first but that just seemed to just stop a bit quicker oh well now if you're thinking about buying a new car you'd like something with a bit of performance you know but there's a great offer on right now through cartwheel click on the pop-up button up there for the link in the description below to see what that is and if you haven't done so already why don't you follow me on instagram matt watson cars link also in the description if you enjoyed the video give it a like we've put a vote in the pink comments see what it is and vote on it click on those windows there for some more videos and click on that box there to go to kawaii where you can sell your car upload some photos brief description our dealers from across the uk will bid on your car to make sure you get a great price for it and i'll come to your house take it away and put the money straight in your account simple see you next time\n"