2009 Audi TT vs. 2009 BMW M3

To start off, both 2009 Audi TT and 2009 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2009 Audi TT. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 760 kg more than 2009 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi TT. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi TT.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi TT 2009 BMW M3
Make Audi BMW
Model TT M3
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 3999 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 268 HP 414 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 8300 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 12.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 245 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.7 seconds 4.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 895 kg 1655 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 63 L