BMW M3 Coupe (2007 – 2011) vs Audi RS 4 Avant (2006 – 2008): specs compared
The BMW M3 Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 420 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 306 km/h against 250 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.2 L/100 km against 13.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,530 kg against 1,710 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
M3 Coupe
2007 – 2011
|
Audi
RS 4 Avant
2006 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2011 | 2006 – 2008 |
| Body style | Coupé | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 420 – 450 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 400 – 440 Nm | 430 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 – 4.8 s | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 – 306 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.2 – 12.7 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,615 mm | 4,587 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,530 – 1,600 kg | 1,710 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.