The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11)
€ 68,000
€ 35,800
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 Coupé is 0.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI.
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
56.1
71
77.8
54
73
79.5
71 in
Width
73 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.1 in
Height
54 in
108.7
181.7
108.3
182.1
181.7 in
Length
182.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.56 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
E92
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
CDHB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
414 hp
158 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
8.81 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
19 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
316 mi
Range
561 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
316 mi
561 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
235 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
235 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
