Compare Audi RS3 vs BMW M3 Sedan

Engine

2.5L Turbo Inline-5 Gas

Engine

3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 20 MPG

Hwy: 29 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 16 MPG

Hwy: 23 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.5 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

11.3 ft³

Trunk Volume

13 ft³

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.5L Turbo Inline-5 Gas

3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Horsepower

401 hp @ 5600 rpm

473 hp @ 6250 rpm

Torque

368 lb-ft @ 2250 rpm

406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,472 lbs

3,840 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

23 MPG

19 MPG

City

20 MPG

16 MPG

Highway

29 MPG

23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.6 Tons/yr

9.3 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.5 gallons

15.6 gallons

Cruising Range City

290 miles

249.6 miles

Cruising Range Highway

420.5 miles

358.8 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

178.8 in

189.1 in

Height

55.2 in

56.4 in

Max Width

73.2 in

74.3 in

Front Width

62.7 in

63.7 in

Rear Width

60 in

63.2 in

Wheelbase

103.6 in

112.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.2 in

41.6 in

Front Seat Headroom

36.5 in

40.6 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

54.8 in

56 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

35.1 in

35.6 in

Rear Seat Headroom

36.1 in

37.8 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

53 in

54.6 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

11.3 ft³

13 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

39.4 ft

40 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19" x 8"

18" x 9.5"

Rear Wheel Size

19" x 9"

19" x 10.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P245/35YR19

P275/40YR18

Rear Tire

P265/30YR19

P285/35YR19

Standard Exterior Colors

Kyalami Green
Turbo Blue

Alpine White
Sao Paulo Yellow

Optional Exterior Colors

Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Glacier White Metallic
Kemora Gray Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Python Yellow Metallic
Tango Red Metallic

Black Sapphire Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Gray Metallic
Toronto Red Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Individual Dravit Grey Metallic
Oxide Grey Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Frozen Brilliant White Metallic
Frozen Portimao Blue Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Black w/Express Red, Fine Nappa Leather Seat Trim
Black w/Micrommata Green, Fine Nappa Leather Seat Trim
Black w/Super Black, Fine Nappa Leather Seat Trim

Black, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery
Fiona Red/Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (VA)
Fjord Blue/Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (ZA)
Ivory White, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (ZA)
Kyalami Orange/Black, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery
Silverstone/Black, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery
Tartufo, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (VA)
Yas Marina Blue/Black, Extended Merino Leather Seat Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A

Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Fiona Red/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (VB)
Fjord Blue/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (ZB)
Ivory White, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (ZB)
Kyalami Orange/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Silverstone/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Tartufo/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (VB)
Yas Marina Blue/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Standard

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Optional

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Not Available

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

Optional

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Navigation System

Optional

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Not Available

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Rear A/C

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Not Available

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

Maintenance

N/A

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Audi RS3 vs BMW M3 Sedan

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary