The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)

€ 75,700
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 71,700
 Audi RS4 (05 - 07) Audi RS4
€ 75,700
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 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
Audi RS4
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
104
180.7
183.9 in
Length
180.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Audi RS4
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.21 %
Audi RS4 (05 - 07)

General

BMW M3
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
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
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4

Performance

BMW M3
Audi RS4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4

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8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Audi RS4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
18 mpg
Audi RS4
21 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
292 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
292 mi
Audi RS4
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
253.8 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi RS4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Audi RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data