The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)

€ 85,100
Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09) Audi RS4 Convertible
€ 75,300
 BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi RS4 Convertible is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.8
Blueprint Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
71.4
76.1
54.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
71
77.8
71.4 in
Width
71 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.8 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
104.3
179.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
108.7
181.7
179.3 in
Length
181.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.82 %
BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)

General

Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
B7 (8E)
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
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 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
BNS
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Audi RS4 Convertible
414 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Audi RS4 Convertible
317 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio

Performance

Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Convertible
10.22 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi RS4 Convertible
17 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
11 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
281 mi
Range
303 mi
Audi RS4 Convertible
281 mi
303 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
244.5 kWh
Audi RS4 Convertible
263.3 kWh
244.5 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data