The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S4 Convertible tiptronic (05 - 09) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)

€ 67,000
Audi S4 Convertible tiptronic (05 - 09) Audi S4 Convertible
€ 75,300
 BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 67,000
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 S4 Convertible is 1.7 inches shorter and 1.1 inches narrower.
Audi S4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
54.8
Blueprint Audi S4 Convertible tiptronic (05 - 09)
70
76.1
54.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
71
77.8
70 in
Width
71 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.8 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint Audi S4 Convertible tiptronic (05 - 09)
104.3
180
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
108.7
181.7
180 in
Length
181.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
Audi S4 Convertible tiptronic (05 - 09)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.31 %
BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)

General

Audi S4 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
BBK
Engine Code
S65-B40
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Audi S4 Convertible
339 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Audi S4 Convertible
302 lb‑ft
295 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
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
Audi S4 Convertible
12.81 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S4 Convertible
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi S4 Convertible
19 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
311 mi
Range
303 mi
Audi S4 Convertible
311 mi
303 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).
244.5 kWh
Audi S4 Convertible
238.7 kWh
244.5 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
486 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S4 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