Audi RS 5 (2010 – 2017) vs BMW M3 Coupe (2010 – 2013): specs compared

The Audi RS 5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 420 hp. It uses less fuel, from 10.5 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. The BMW M3 Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,580 kg against 1,790 kg.

Specification Audi RS 5 Audi RS 5 2010 – 2017 BMW M3 Coupe BMW M3 Coupe 2010 – 2013
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2010 – 2017 2010 – 2013
Body style — Coupé
Variants 1 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive AWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 450 hp 420 hp
Torque 430 Nm 400 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.5 s 4.6 – 4.8 s
Top speed 249 km/h 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 10.5 L/100 km 11.2 – 12.4 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,641 mm 4,615 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,803 mm
Height 1,369 mm 1,425 mm
Wheelbase 2,751 mm 2,761 mm
Curb weight 1,790 kg 1,580 – 1,600 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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