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Compare 2–4 cars side by side. Every figure is sourced; the best value in each comparable row is marked.
| Specification | Audi2026 Audi RS 3 Sedan quattro | BMW2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 180 mphBestManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 155 mphIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Power-to-weight ratioHigher is betterCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ. | 239.5 hp/tCalculated | 293.8 hp/tBestCalculated |
| Lateral accelerationSkidpad radius and surface affect results. | — | 1.03 gIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 3.60 sManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 3.40 sBestIndependent test · Kelley Blue Book |
| 0–100 km/hLower is better | 3.80 sManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 3.50 sBestManufacturer claim · BMW |
| 0–100 mph | — | 7.00 sIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 0–200 km/hLower is better | 13.6 sIndependent test · AUTO BILD | 11.8 sBestManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 152.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver | 153.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 100–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 313.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | 297.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 394 hpManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 523 hpBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 369 lb-ftManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 479 lb-ftBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine displacement | 2500.0 ccManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 3000.0 ccHomologation · US EPA |
| Cylinder count | 5Manufacturer claim · Audi of America | 6Homologation · US EPA |
| Engine layout | Inline-5Manufacturer claim · Audi of America | Inline-6Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine placement | — | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | — | 189 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Width | — | 75 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Height | — | 57 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Wheelbase | — | 112 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 3627 lbBestManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 3924 lbIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel economy (combined)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 23.0 mpgBestHomologation · US EPA | 18.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (city)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 20.0 mpgBestHomologation · US EPA | 16.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (highway)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 29.0 mpgBestHomologation · US EPA | 23.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Practicality | ||
| Seats | — | 5Independent test · Kelley Blue Book |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | $66,100Manufacturer claim · Audi of America | $82,075Independent test · Kelley Blue Book |
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| FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Induction type | TurbochargedManufacturer claim · Audi of America | Twin-turboIndependent test · Wikipedia |
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| Transmission type | Dual-clutch (PDK)Manufacturer claim · Audi of America | Torque-converter automaticIndependent test · Wikipedia |
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| Number of gears | 7Manufacturer claim · Audi of America | 8Homologation · US EPA |
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