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BMW M3 or Audi RS 4 comparison

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52%
71 votes
2008 BMW 3-Series
M3 Coupe
48%
66 votes
2008 Audi RS 4
RS 4 dr Sdn
2008 BMW 3-Series
M3 Coupe
2008 Audi RS 4
RS 4 dr Sdn
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sub-Compact Compact
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V8 Gas V8
Displacement
4.0L/244 4.2L/254
Fuel System
  FSI Direct
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
414 @ 8300 420 @ 7800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
295 @ 3900 317 @ 6000
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Trans Type
6 6
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.06 3.67
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.40 2.21
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.58 1.52
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.19 1.13
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.92
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83 0.78
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.68  
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.85 4.11
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14 13
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
20 20
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
  190
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
  12.2
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3704  
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Double Pivot Four-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
  w/Coil Springs
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Four-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.2 x - TBD - 14.4 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.8 x - TBD - 12.8 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
P245/40R18 P255/35R19
Rear Tire Size
P265/40R18 P255/35R19
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5 19 x 9.0
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 9.5 19 x 9.0
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
  13.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
  36.4
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.6 16.6
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
108.7 104.3
Length, Overall (in)
181.8 180.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.5 71.5
Height, Overall (in)
55.6 55.7
Tread Width, Front (in)
60.5 61.4
Tread Width, Rear (in)
60.5 61.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
  3.7
Liftover Height (in)
  28.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
  13.4
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
4 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
  90.1
Front Head Room (in)
38.4 37.9
Front Leg Room (in)
  41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.4 55.1
Second Head Room (in)
36.8 37.1
Second Leg Room (in)
  34.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.2 53.4
Summary
Vehicle Name
M3 RS 4
Body Style
2 Door Coupe 4 Door Sedan