The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)

€ 56,900
BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06) BMW M3 Coupé
€ 41,300
 Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15) Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter and 2.9 inches narrower.
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06)
70.1
78
54
Blueprint Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)
73
79.5
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06)
107.5
176.9
Blueprint Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)
108.3
182.1
176.9 in
Length
182.1 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)

General

BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
E46
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

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
CGLC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
175 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.78 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
19.78 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
50 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
292 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
833 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
937 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data