The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Convertible tiptronic (05 - 09) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
€ 67,000
€ 63,800
€ 67,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S4 Convertible is 3.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Audi S4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.8
70
76.1
54
70.1
78
70 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.8 in
Height
54 in
104.3
180
107.5
176.9
180 in
Length
176.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.18 %
General
Audi S4 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
BBK
Engine Code
S54-B32
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi S4 Convertible
339 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi S4 Convertible
302 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Audi S4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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12.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
Audi S4 Convertible
12.81 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi S4 Convertible
19 mpg
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
311 mi
Range
288 mi
Audi S4 Convertible
311 mi
288 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
238.7 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 S4 Convertible
238.7 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
486 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 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
