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$54,500
$52,500
Highlights
| 2017 Audi RS 3 | 2017 BMW M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$54,500
|
$52,500
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-5
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
|
| MPG |
19 City / 28 Hwy
|
20 City / 26 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
400 hp
|
365 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2017 Audi RS 3 | 2017 BMW M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
400 @ 5850
|
365 @ 6500
|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/151
|
3.0 L/182
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
354 @ 1700
|
343 @ 1400
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-5
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 28 Hwy
|
20 City / 26 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2017 Audi RS 3 | 2017 BMW M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 X 8 in
|
19 X 10 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/35YR19
|
P255/35YR19
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Forged Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/35YR19
|
P275/35YR19
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Forged Aluminum
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 X 8 in
|
19 X 9 in
|
Suspension
| 2017 Audi RS 3 | 2017 BMW M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2017 Audi RS 3 | 2017 BMW M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
38 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2017 Audi RS 3 | 2017 BMW M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
54 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
10 ft³
|
14 ft³
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
90 ft³
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
73 in
|
| Height, Overall |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
37 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
106 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
42 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
63 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
33 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
176 in
|
176 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
62 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2017 Audi RS 3 | 2017 BMW M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,593 lbs
|
3,450 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
14 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2017 Audi RS 3 | 2017 BMW M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2017 Audi RS 3 | 2017 BMW M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2017 Audi RS 3 | 2017 BMW M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
320
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140
|
210
|
Brakes
| 2017 Audi RS 3 | 2017 BMW M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
15 in
|
15 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
15 in
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|