The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI multitronic (07 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06)
€ 44,400
€ 56,900
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI is 5.2 inches longer and 2.9 inches wider.
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
BMW M3 Coupé
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
BMW M3 Coupé
8T
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
BMW M3 Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
CALA
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
261 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
BMW M3 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
13.26 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
27 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
19 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
464 mi
Range
292 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
464 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 3.2 FSI
164.8 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
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
