The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 60,100
€ 39,100
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 13.3 cm shorter and 7.4 cm narrower.
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
1372
1780
1980
1372
1854
2020
1780 mm
Width
1854 mm
1980 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1372 mm
Height
1372 mm
2731
4492
2751
4625
4492 mm
Length
4625 mm
2731 mm
Wheelbase
2751 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1625 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.38 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
E46
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3246 CC
Engine Capacity
2698 CC
338 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 bhp
187 bhp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
365 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
365 NM
400 NM
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
4.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Coupé
4.64 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
21 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
292 mi
Range
673 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
673 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
323 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
430 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
455 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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