Audi S4 Cabriolet (2003 – 2005) vs BMW M3 Cabriolet (2001 – 2007): specs compared
Both offer around 344 hp at most. The BMW M3 Cabriolet is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 5.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 12.1 L/100 km against 12.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,630 kg against 1,855 kg. At 4,572 mm, the Audi S4 Cabriolet is 79 mm longer than the BMW M3 Cabriolet. The Audi S4 Cabriolet dates from 2003 – 2005, the BMW M3 Cabriolet from 2001 – 2007.
| Specification |
Audi
S4 Cabriolet
2003 – 2005
|
BMW
M3 Cabriolet
2001 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2001 – 2007 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 344 hp | 343 hp |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 6.2 s | 5.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.6 – 13.8 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,572 mm | 4,493 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,392 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,654 mm | 2,731 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,855 kg | 1,630 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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