The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI quattro (11 - 15)
€ 56,900
€ 49,100
€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI
54
70.1
78
54
73
79.5
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54 in
Height
54 in
107.5
176.9
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 3.0 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.56 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
E46
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
CKVB, CKVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
242 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
292 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
654 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 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
