Matt Watson from Car Wow conducted a drag race between three high-performance vehicles: the BMW M240i, Audi RS3, and Mercedes CLA 45 AMG. The results of the standing quarter-mile drag race are as follows:
1. Audi RS3 - 11.9 seconds
2. BMW M240i - 12.2 seconds
3. Mercedes CLA 45 AMG - 12.7 seconds
In a subsequent rolling start race from 50 miles per hour, the BMW M240i emerged as the winner, and in another rolling start race with the gearbox in sport mode and locked in third gear, the BMW M240i also took the lead.
A braking test from 100 miles per hour showed that the BMW M240i, equipped with upgraded brakes, stopped in the shortest distance.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Three cars are being compared: BMW M240i, Audi RS3, and Mercedes CL8.
2. The BMW M240i has a 3.0-liter straight-six turbocharged engine with 374 horsepower and 500 Newton meters of torque.
3. The Audi RS3 has a 2.5-liter inline-five cylinder with a turbocharger, producing 400 horsepower and 500 Newton meters of torque.
4. The Mercedes CL8 has a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, producing 421 horsepower and 500 Newton meters of torque.
5. The BMW M240i weighs 1,690 kg and starts at £46,000.
6. The Audi RS3 weighs 1,575 kg and starts at £56,000.
7. The Mercedes CL8 weighs 1,695 kg and starts at £61,000.
8. The cars are being tested in a drag race, with the Audi RS3 winning the first round.
9. The Audi RS3 completed the standing quarter mile in 11.9 seconds.
10. The BMW M240i finished in 12.2 seconds.
11. The Mercedes CL8 finished in 12.7 seconds.
12. The cars are also being tested in a rolling race from 50 miles per hour.
13. The Mercedes CL8 won the rolling race to the half mile.
14. The BMW M240i won a subsequent rolling race in sporty mode.
15. The cars are also being tested in a brake test from 100 miles per hour.
16. The BMW M240i with upgraded brakes stopped in the shortest distance.