The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) vs. Audi S4 Convertible tiptronic (05 - 09)
€ 79,100
€ 67,000
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW M3 Cabrio is 1.7 inches longer and 1.1 inches wider.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
54.8
71
77.8
54.8
70
76.1
71 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54.8 in
Height
54.8 in
108.7
181.7
104.3
180
181.7 in
Length
180 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.29 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
E93
Generation
B7 (8E)
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 hp
339 hp
Audi S4 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Convertible
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Convertible
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10.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.81 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
10.14 lb/hp
12.81 lb/hp
Audi S4 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S4 Convertible
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
318 mi
Range
311 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
318 mi
311 mi
Audi S4 Convertible
Environmental Impact
233 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).
238.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
233 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi S4 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
486 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Audi S4 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
