The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S5 Coupé (07 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06)
€ 58,200
€ 56,900
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi S5 Coupé is 5.6 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Audi S5 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
53.9
73
79.5
54
70.1
78
73 in
Width
70.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
53.9 in
Height
54 in
108.3
182.5
107.5
176.9
182.5 in
Length
176.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S5 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.93 %
General
Audi S5 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
8T
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 S5 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
CAUA
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
349 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi S5 Coupé
349 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi S5 Coupé
325 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Audi S5 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S5 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Audi S5 Coupé
10.77 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S5 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi S5 Coupé
19 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
329 mi
Range
292 mi
Audi S5 Coupé
329 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
253.8 kWh
Audi S5 Coupé
229.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S5 Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
