The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 66,000
€ 71,700
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW M3 is just 0.9 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Audi RS4.
BMW M3
Audi RS4
1447
1817
2005
1415
1816
1933
1817 mm
Width
1816 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1447 mm
Height
1415 mm
2761
4580
2642
4589
4580 mm
Length
4589 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2642 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Audi RS4
1680 kg
Kerb Weight
1725 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.61 %
General
BMW M3
Audi RS4
E90
Generation
B7 (8E)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Audi RS4
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
4163 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 7800 rpm
BMW M3
414 bhp
414 bhp
Audi RS4
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
400 NM
430 NM
Audi RS4
Performance
BMW M3
Audi RS4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
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4.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.17 kg/bhp
BMW M3
4.06 kg/bhp
4.17 kg/bhp
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
21 mpg
Audi RS4
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
316 mi
Range
292 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
292 mi
Audi RS4
Environmental Impact
235 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
BMW M3
235 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi RS4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
