Keep in mind that there a several drivers that prefer the current E46 M3 CS over the current RS4. Take for example EVO magazine (one of the most respectable car magazines in my opinion): http://www.evo.co.uk/cargrouptests/c...cedes_c55.html

Here the E46 M3 CS won the test, and recall this is the older generation M3.

This is not to say the RS4 isn't a great car, because it is the benchmark right now... But think about it... the M3 is a legend, and BMW have too much at stake to let their halo car be beaten by a car that has been out for 1.5 years already. I think that the M3 will beat the RS4 relatively easily in terms driving dynamics and speed, particularly on the E92 platform which has been commended over and over again. I think that most people have this expectation and I think it is very realistic.

Maybe it is reaching to compare the R8 to the M3, afterall the R8 is a pure sportcars, bordering on supercar, but whats wrong with aiming high? I'm sure when Audi annouces that their new A8 is going to be targeting RR Phantom buyers, I'm sure you won't be saying the same thing.