Audi S6 (2008 – 2011) vs BMW M3 Sedan (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Audi S6 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 435 hp against 420 hp. The BMW M3 Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 5.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 11.2 L/100 km against 12.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,605 kg against 2,050 kg. At 4,915 mm, the Audi S6 is 335 mm longer than the BMW M3 Sedan.
| Specification |
Audi
S6
2008 – 2011
|
BMW
M3 Sedan
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 435 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s | 4.7 – 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.6 L/100 km | 11.2 – 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 2,012 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,847 mm | 2,758 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,050 kg | 1,605 – 1,625 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.