The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 56,900
€ 43,400
€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW M3 Coupé is 7.1 inches shorter and 2.6 inches narrower.
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
54
70.1
78
54
72.7
79.9
70.1 in
Width
72.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
54 in
Height
54 in
107.5
176.9
108.8
184
176.9 in
Length
184 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.22 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
F5
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
DESA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
187 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
292 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
565 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
