Video Comparison – BMW M3 vs. Cadillac CTS-V Coupe vs. Audi RS5

This is definitely an intelligent review worth watching. MotorTrend takes the BMW M3, Cadillac CTS-V Coupe and Audi RS5 on a challenging, intriguing and at the same time exciting test of luxury performance. Given that each of these cars have their own fan base, BMW still gets the obvious advantage . Motor Trend describes the BMW M3 as the “oldest car here, but like a good red wine, it’s getting better with age. Driver-focused powertrain and chassis make it a scalpel among sledgehammers.” Watch it here:

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Here is an excerpt of the review:

BMW’s M3 is the oldest car of this trio, but like a good red wine, it seems to be getting better with age. Under the hood is the now-familiar 4.0-liter V-8 that develops 414 horsepower at a screaming 8300 rpm, and our Melbourne Red coupe is equipped with the lightning-fast seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission. It’s also fitted with BMW’s new Competition Package, a $2500 bundle of goodies that includes wider offset 19-inch alloy wheels, the ride height lowered by 0.4 inch, and reprogrammed Electronic Damper Control and Dynamic Stability Control settings designed to sharpen the car’s dynamic responses beyond the already scalpel-like ability of the regular M3.