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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M3 is 0.4 inches shorter and 1.3 inches taller.
BMW M3
Audi RS4
57
71.5
78.9
55.7
71.5
76.1
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
180.3
104
180.7
180.3 in
Length
180.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Audi RS4
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.6 %
General
BMW M3
Audi RS4
E90
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Audi RS4
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
18 mpg
Audi RS4
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
