The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
€ 71,700
€ 80,300
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi RS4 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
Audi RS4
BMW M3 Competition Package
55.7
71.5
76.1
56.3
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.7 in
Height
56.3 in
104
180.7
110.7
183.9
180.7 in
Length
183.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4
BMW M3 Competition Package
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.68 %
General
Audi RS4
BMW M3 Competition Package
B7 (8E)
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
BMW M3 Competition Package
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
BNS
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package
Performance
Audi RS4
BMW M3 Competition Package
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Competition Package
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
292 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
166.7 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
