Audi RS 5 vs. BMW M3
$0
$79,300
Highlights
| 2025 Audi RS 5 | 2027 BMW M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$0
|
$79,300
|
| Engine Type |
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-6
|
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline I-6
|
| MPG |
18 City / 25 Hwy
|
16 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
444 hp
|
473 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2025 Audi RS 5 | 2027 BMW M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-6
|
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline I-6
|
| Displacement |
2.9 L/177
|
3.0 L/183
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
444 @ 6700
|
473 @ 6250
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
442 @ 4700
|
406 @ 2650
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
18 City / 25 Hwy
|
16 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2025 Audi RS 5 | 2027 BMW M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P265/35YR19
|
P275/40YR18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P265/35YR19
|
P285/35YR19
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 X 9 in
|
18 X 9.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 X 9 in
|
19 X 10.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Forged Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Forged Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2025 Audi RS 5 | 2027 BMW M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Multi-Link
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2025 Audi RS 5 | 2027 BMW M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
38 ft
|
40 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2025 Audi RS 5 | 2027 BMW M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
37 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
33 in
|
36 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
51 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
109 in
|
113 in
|
| Length, Overall |
186 in
|
189 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
74 in
|
74 in
|
| Height, Overall |
54 in
|
57 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
64 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
63 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
11 ft³
|
17 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2025 Audi RS 5 | 2027 BMW M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
16 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,990 lbs
|
3,840 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2025 Audi RS 5 | 2027 BMW M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2025 Audi RS 5 | 2027 BMW M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2025 Audi RS 5 | 2027 BMW M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
420
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2025 Audi RS 5 | 2027 BMW M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
15 in
|
15 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
15 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2025 Audi RS 5 or the 2027 BMW M3?
The 2025 Audi RS 5 is more fuel efficient than the 2027 BMW M3 with 21 MPG combined versus 19 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Audi RS 5 or the 2027 BMW M3?
The 2025 Audi RS 5 is cheaper than the 2027 BMW M3 with a $0 starting MSRP versus a $79,300 starting MSRP.
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