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BMW M3 or Audi RS 4 comparison

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2008 BMW 3-Series

52%: 71 votes

2008 BMW 3-Series: M3 Coupe

2008 Audi RS 4

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

At-a-Glance Summary
* values are approximate
Average User Rating
4 Based on 24 reviews	4.5 Based on 2 reviews
MSRP and Invoice Pricing
$56,500 Invoice $51,980	$66,910 Invoice $62,227
Monthly Payment*
$1,105 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%	$1,309 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%

Fuel Summary
* values are approximate
Fuel Type
Gasoline	Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost (15,000 miles)*
$1,765 and up	$1,818 and up
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)*
14/20 mpg LessMediumMore	13/20 mpg LessMediumMore
Maximum Range (per tank)*
282 miles NearMediumFar	273 miles NearMediumFar

Engine Summary

Transmission
Manual Automatic optional	Manual
Drivetrain
RWD	AWD
Horsepower SAE Net @ RPM
414 @ 8300 LowMediumHigh	420 @ 7800 LowMediumHigh
Torque SAE Net @ RPM
295 @ 3900 LowMediumHigh	317 @ 6000 LowMediumHigh

Capacity Summary
* values are approximate
EPA Classification and Body Style
Sub Compact 2-Door Coupe	Compact 4-Door Sedan
Passenger Seating
4	5
Cargo Room*
N/A	3 Suitcases 13.4 cubic feet

Warranty Summary

Basic Years
4 years	4 years
Basic Miles
50,000 miles	50,000 miles

Safety Summary

Frontal Driver Crash Test Rating
4	4
Frontal Passenger Crash Test Rating
4	4
NHTSA Rollover Rating
4	N/A

Dimensions Summary

Weight (lbs)
3,704 lbs LightMediumHeavy	N/A
Length (inches)
181.8 inches ShortMediumLong	180.7 inches ShortMediumLong
Width (inches)
71.5 inches NarrowMediumWide	71.5 inches NarrowMediumWide
Height (inches)
55.6 inches ShortMediumTall	55.7 inches ShortMediumTall

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