2023 BMW M2 vs Audi RS3 // DRAG RACE + LAP TIMES

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The 2023 BMW M2 ($76,500 starting in Canada, $62,200 in the US) and the 2023 Audi RS 3 ($60,900 starting in the US) are two powerful yet practical options out of Germany.

The tire-smoking M2 boasts a mighty 460 horsepower from a twin turbo inline-six, but it weighs a good chunk more than the all wheel drive RS 3. Will the Audi and its new RS torque splitter be able to outpace the new M2 around the track? What about in a drag race?

Thomas and James are excited to get behind the wheel of these two German powerhouses and see what they can do at the home track. We hope you enjoy the episode! Subscribe!

A MASSIVE thank you to Pirelli for sending the track-focused Trofeo R tires for the Audi RS3 at such short notice and with such expeditious resolve.

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Editor: Karston Chong
Sound: Harrison Dickson and Karston Chong
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I literally started crying laughing when James came around the corner sideways in the RS3 like "AND I'M JAMES!!!" And then immediately spun out. I love this channel.

that_camaro_guy_zl
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I love the fact that Thomas is so honest. He’s a real enthusiast😎

sharodbell
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I still can’t get over the fact that the M2 is now heavier than a 4-door sedan. A very small 4-door but still…

racing
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As a fellow new RS3 owner, this is the perfect car for me, the ultimate compact daily. Also, glad that you found one to make this happen, saw the post on the audi forum by you guys :)

jkliao
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Thomas is brutally honest and that makes him so damn awesome! It really Thank you, Thomas.

videogazer
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james’s entrance literally had me laughing hysterically that was fantastic as always!

bobmarley
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I love how detailed Thomas is when describing the handling and how it compares to the old model.

Robtacon
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Loved the road trip series but cant wait to get back to these videos every week love whatever you guys put out! <3

gummy
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Assuming the two shots at 9:44 and 9:55, you can see the differential at work. In the first shot, the inner rear-wheel is spinning much slower than the outside rear-wheel in the second shot.
Love the cinematography in this video. The drifts are beautifully captured.

BenjayTay
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That new RS3 is bad ass! Previous gen M2 comp has always been one of my dream cars but man I'd have a hard time choosing between that and the new RS3. As a note I don't do track days so just fun daily.

darksideemt
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audi really hit the nail on the head with the rs3s looks. hands down the best looking hot hatch on sale and for that reason I'd choose it.

sheriyarmohammed
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I'm still mad over how much better the old m2 looks over the new one.

AstonMartinDBS
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That 5 cylinder is Loving the new Audi 🔥

ilikeexxs
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Lovely review, I’m a TTRS owner in Canada and I’m planning on buying a RS3 for my vacation home in the Caribbean that has some nice twisty roads.

kushing
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Test drove both cars for few hours, picking up G87 M2 next month. I'm absolutely amazed how this new M2 drives and Im saying this after 3 years with old M2.

karolmaciejewski
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Love the RS3! Crazy that an M2 is pushing almost 4000lbs. Tighten it up BMW.

clemsonguy
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Honestly the Audi RS3 has always seemed like the perfect car. Small enough for the city, decent boot size, physical HVAC buttons, integrated non-tablet screen, usable rear seats, will keep its value because of being a 5cyl. Should just buy one ugh

ShadowRaptor
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The engine from the Audi and the Quattro AWD is unmatched and the quality of the interior(the virtual cockpit) wins it for me

musclereviews
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I traded in a 2020 M2 for a 2023 RS3, and I have to say overall I prefer the RS3. I definitely miss the manual transmission that the M2 had, but the RS3 is the better daily driver. It's slightly faster, the interior is better and the stereo is infinitely better. And despite what you might think, the RS3 handles every bit as good as the M2 with the rear torque splitter.

Plus, I had a couple issues with my M2 and I only put like 20k miles on it. Nothing major, but a belt problem that had to be brought in several times, a rear seal gasket and a few other little things. The RS3 is my 5th Audi and I've never had a problem with any of them.

hlfcoder
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Thomas - I really think you didn’t do enough of a deep dive into your own M2! Would LOVE to see a full vid on that, including perspective on it as a daily driver and how easily it really does kick out the back!! 👍

neoleo