BMW 3 Series Sedan (2005 – 2008) vs Audi S4 (2005 – 2007): specs compared
The Audi S4 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 344 hp against 306 hp. The BMW 3 Series Sedan uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 12.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,325 kg against 1,660 kg. At 4,587 mm, the Audi S4 is 66 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Sedan.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Sedan
2005 – 2008
|
Audi
S4
2005 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2007 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 39 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 306 hp | 344 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 580 Nm | 410 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 – 11.0 s | 5.6 – 5.8 s |
| Top speed | 206 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 10.1 L/100 km | 12.3 – 13.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,521 mm | 4,587 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,773 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,325 – 1,655 kg | 1,660 – 1,705 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.