The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 60,100
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) BMW M3 Coupé
€ 48,000
 Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
70.1
78
54
Blueprint Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
72.7
79.9
70.1 in
Width
72.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
54 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
107.5
176.9
Blueprint Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
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
3616 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.26 %
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
146 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.34 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
19.34 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
52 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
292 mi
Range
801 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
801 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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
970 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data