The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 71,700
€ 117,600
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘ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 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M3 CS.
Audi RS4
BMW M3 CS
55.7
71.5
76.1
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.7 in
Height
56.1 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 CS
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.76 %
General
Audi RS4
BMW M3 CS
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
BMW M3 CS
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
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
Audi RS4
BMW M3 CS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
11 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
292 mi
Range
439 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
