The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)
€ 68,000
€ 44,900
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
E92
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 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
414 hp
201 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
8.81 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
19 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
316 mi
Range
799 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
316 mi
799 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
235 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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
