BMW M3 vs Audi RS5 Comparison

    BMW M3

    Audi RS5

    2024 BMW
    M3
    vs
    2024 Audi
    RS5
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the medium category, between scores of NaN and NaN.
    0.0
    8.3
    7.9
    0.0
    Based on the BMW M3 COMPETITION TOURING M xDRIVE
    Based on the Audi RS5 2.9 TFSI QUATTRO
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    59L
    566 to 614 km
    58L
    545 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $153,500 - $249,900
    $159,069 - $168,015
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Fearsomely fast on road and track
    • Extra wagon practicality
    • Still comfortable enough to use as a family car
    Misses
    • Options get expensive, fast
    • Aggressive looks still aren't to all tastes
    • We've had to wait so long!
    William Stopford
    News Editor
    William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Genuinely fun to drive
    • Still liveable
    • More practical than a coupe...
    Misses
    • ...but less practical than cheaper RS4 Avant
    • Interior looking a bit old
    • Some plasticky switchgear

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$400)
    • Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$11,200)
    • Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$12,600)
    • Ceramic Composite Brakes - Red Calipers (+$13,600)
    • Ceramic Composite Brakes - Blue Calipers (+$13,600)

    Colours Available

    Non-metallic paint (no cost)

    • Alpine White
    • Sao Paulo Yellow

    Metallic paint (no cost)

    • Black Sapphire
    • M Portimao Blue
    • M Toronto Red
    • M Isle of Man Green
    • M Brooklyn Grey
    • Skyscraper Grey
    • Aventurine Red

    BMW Individual paint

    • Dravit Grey ($2500)
    • Tanzanite Blue ($2500)
    • Frozen Portimao Blue metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Black metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Orange metallic ($5000)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJTWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    29932894
    Size (L)
    3.0L2.9L
    Induction
    TURBO 6TWIN TURBO V6
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    2424
    Power
    353kW - 405kW331kW
    Power RPM
    62505700
    Torque
    550Nm - 650Nm600Nm
    Torque RPM
    2650 - 27501900
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.310

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