The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) vs. Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09)
€ 63,800
€ 85,100
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi RS4 Convertible.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
54
70.1
78
54.8
71.4
76.1
70.1 in
Width
71.4 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54 in
Height
54.8 in
107.5
176.9
104.3
179.3
176.9 in
Length
179.3 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.9 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
E46
Generation
B7 (8E)
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
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 Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4 Convertible
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Convertible
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Convertible
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS4 Convertible
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
288 mi
Range
281 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
281 mi
Audi RS4 Convertible
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
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).
263.3 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi RS4 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi RS4 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
