BMW M3 vs Audi RS 3
Overview | |
Years produced1986-1992 | Years produced2017-2020 |
MSRP$76,700 | MSRP$58,900 |
Listings72 | Listings23 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 473 hp I6 | Engine2.5L 401 hp I5 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower473 hp @ 6250 rpm | Horsepower401 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 473 hp I6 | Engine Name2.5L 401 hp I5 |
Torque406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm | Torque369 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower473 hp @ 6250 rpm | Horsepower401 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.9 cu ft | Cargo Space8.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3840 lbs | Curb Weight3649 lbs |
Height56.6 in | Height55.6 in |
Length189.1 in | Length178.8 in |
Width81.4 in | Width78.1 in |
Wheelbase112.5 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload860 lbs | Maximum Payload860 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1986-1992 | 2017-2020 |
MSRP | $76,700 | $58,900 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | ||
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | ||
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 473 hp I6 | 2.5L 401 hp I5 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 473 hp @ 6250 rpm | 401 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 473 hp I6 | 2.5L 401 hp I5 |
Torque | 406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 473 hp @ 6250 rpm | 401 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.9 cu ft | 8.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3840 lbs | 3649 lbs |
Height | 56.6 in | 55.6 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 178.8 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 78.1 in |
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | 860 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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