The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
€ 39,100
€ 60,100
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI is 5.2 inches longer and 2.9 inches wider.
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
54
73
79.5
54
70.1
78
73 in
Width
70.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54 in
Height
54 in
108.3
182.1
107.5
176.9
182.1 in
Length
176.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.48 %
General
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
8T
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
CAHA
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
168 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
21.13 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
31 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
685 mi
Range
292 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
685 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
253.8 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
