The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09) vs. BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
€ 85,100
€ 67,000
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi RS4 Convertible is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.8
71.4
76.1
54
70.1
78
71.4 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.8 in
Height
54 in
104.3
179.3
107.5
176.9
179.3 in
Length
176.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.9 %
General
Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
B7 (8E)
Generation
E46
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
BNS
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi RS4 Convertible
414 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi RS4 Convertible
317 lb‑ft
269 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
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Convertible
10.22 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi RS4 Convertible
17 mpg
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
281 mi
Range
288 mi
Audi RS4 Convertible
281 mi
288 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).
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).
257.7 kWh
Audi RS4 Convertible
263.3 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
