The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)
€ 60,100
€ 41,300
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter and 2.9 inches narrower.
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
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 2.7 TDI DPF
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.84 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
E46
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline 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
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
187 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.45 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
19.45 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
12 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
292 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
631 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
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
