Audi RS 4 Cabriolet (2006 – 2009) vs BMW M3 Cabriolet (2008 – 2013): specs compared
Both offer around 420 hp at most. The Audi RS 4 Cabriolet is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.1 s. The BMW M3 Cabriolet uses less fuel, from 12.3 L/100 km against 13.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,810 kg against 1,845 kg. The Audi RS 4 Cabriolet dates from 2006 – 2009, the BMW M3 Cabriolet from 2008 – 2013.
| Specification |
Audi
RS 4 Cabriolet
2006 – 2009
|
BMW
M3 Cabriolet
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2009 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 420 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 5.1 – 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.9 L/100 km | 12.3 – 12.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,554 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,392 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,758 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,845 kg | 1,810 – 1,830 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.