The Comparative Analysis :
Audi TT RS plus Coupé (12 - 14) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06)
€ 60,900
€ 56,900
€ 60,900
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 TT RS plus Coupé is 11.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
52.8
72.5
76.9
54
70.1
78
72.5 in
Width
70.1 in
76.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
52.8 in
Height
54 in
97.2
165.3
107.5
176.9
165.3 in
Length
176.9 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.86 %
General
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
8J
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade 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 TT RS plus Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA855
Engine Series
BMW S54
CEPB
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
355 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
343 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
343 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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9.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
9.47 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
26 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
19 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
414 mi
Range
292 mi
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
414 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 TT RS plus Coupé
170.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
717 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
