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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 M340i xDrive |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 180 mphBestManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 130 mphManufacturer claim · BMW |
| 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/tBestCalculated | 212.3 hp/tCalculated |
| Lateral accelerationSkidpad radius and surface affect results. | — | 0.95 gIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 3.60 sBestManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 4.10 sManufacturer claim · BMW |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.80 sManufacturer claim · Audi of America | — |
| 0–100 mph | — | 9.50 sIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.6 sIndependent test · AUTO BILD | — |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 152.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver | 157.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 100–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 313.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | 310.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 394 hpBestManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 386 hpManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 369 lb-ftManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 398 lb-ftBestManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Engine displacement | 2500.0 ccManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 2998.0 ccManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Cylinder count | 5Manufacturer claim · Audi of America | 6Manufacturer claim · BMW |
| Engine layout | Inline-5Manufacturer claim · Audi of America | Inline-6Manufacturer claim · BMW |
| Engine placement | — | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | — | 186 inManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Width | — | 72 inManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Height | — | 57 inManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Wheelbase | — | 112 inManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Ground clearance | — | 5 inManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 3627 lbBestManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 4008 lbManufacturer claim · BMW |
| 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 mpgHomologation · US EPA | 29.0 mpgBestHomologation · 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 mpgHomologation · US EPA | 26.0 mpgBestHomologation · 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 mpgHomologation · US EPA | 33.0 mpgBestHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 15.6 galManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Estimated range (combined)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted combined economy — not an instrumented range. | — | |
| Practicality | ||
| Cargo volume | — | 17 ft³Manufacturer claim · BMW |
| Seats | — | 5Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | $66,100Manufacturer claim · Audi of America | $62,200Homologation · US EPA |
| Tires & Wheels | ||
| Front tire size | — | 225/40 R19Manufacturer claim · BMW |
| Rear tire size | — | 225/40 R19Manufacturer claim · BMW |
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| Induction type | TurbochargedManufacturer claim · Audi of America | TurbochargedManufacturer claim · BMW |
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| Transmission type | Dual-clutch (PDK)Manufacturer claim · Audi of America | Torque-converter automaticManufacturer claim · BMW |
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| Number of gears | 7Manufacturer claim · Audi of America | 8Manufacturer claim · BMW |
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| 452 miCalculated |
| Estimated range (highway)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted highway economy — not an instrumented range. | — | 515 miCalculated |
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| Estimated range (city)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted city economy — not an instrumented range. | — | 406 miCalculated |
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