2005 Audi S4 vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Audi S4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M3. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2010 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | S4 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 63 L |
