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It’s time for another head-to-head with the BMW M3 CS Touring going up against an Audi R8 GT! They’ll compete in a quarter-mile drag race, a half-mile rolling race, and a 100mph brake test – but which will come out on top?

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Does a high-performance wagon have what it takes to bring down one of the lightest, most recognisable supercars around? Well, to find out we’re putting the R8 GT up against a BMW M3 CS Touring!

But just how different are these two high-performance beasts? Let’s take a closer look at the stats…

First up we have the M3 CS Touring. Under the bonnet, it ‘only’ has a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six, producing 550hp and 650Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and as new it costs £120,600. It’s clearly the heavier of the two cars, weighing 1,850kg.

Then we come to the R8 GT. It’s powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10, and this creates 620hp and 565Nm. However, unlike the M3 CS, it’s exclusively Rear Wheel Drive! But on the flip side, it’s a whole lot lighter than the BMW, weighing in at just 1,570kg!

So the BMW can send power to all four wheels, but it’s almost 300kg heavier than the R8! Will weight prevail over AWD? There’s only one way to find out for sure… LET’S RACE!

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