The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 117,600
€ 71,700
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CS is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi RS4.
BMW M3 CS
Audi RS4
56.1
73.9
80.2
55.7
71.5
76.1
73.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.7 in
110.7
183.9
104
180.7
183.9 in
Length
180.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
Audi RS4
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.76 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Audi RS4
F80
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
Audi RS4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Audi RS4
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
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8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
18 mpg
Audi RS4
21 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
439 mi
Range
292 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
292 mi
Audi RS4
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi RS4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Audi RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
