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AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8vsBMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T)

4.2 FSI V8

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2011
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E92)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    593 km
    368 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
450hp336kW
420hp313kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
14.9s
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
261hp/t195kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,649mm183in
4,615mm182in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,366mm54in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
455L
430L
Max trunk volume
829L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
64L
63L
CO2 emissions
252g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V88,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
14.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 has 30 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8 and AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V84.6 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V84.6 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 and BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
593 km
368 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
529 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)4.2 FSI V8BMWM3 Coupe (E92)4.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
529 km
329 mi
CO2 score
252 g/km
-
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0 V8

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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