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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 S3 quattro | BMW2025 BMW 540i xDrive Sedan |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 155 mphBestManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 152 mphIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 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. | 203.8 hp/tBestCalculated | 189.4 hp/tCalculated |
| Lateral accelerationSkidpad radius and surface affect results. | — | 0.92 gIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 4.40 sManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 4.00 sBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 0–100 km/hLower is better | 4.70 sTieManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 4.70 sTieManufacturer claim · BMW |
| 0–100 mph | — | 10.20 sIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Quarter-mile elapsed time | — | 12.50 sIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Quarter-mile trap speed | — | 111.0 mphIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 152.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver | 163.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 100–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 303.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver | 328.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 328 hpManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 375 hpBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 295 lb-ftManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 398 lb-ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Engine displacement | 2000.0 ccManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 3000.0 ccHomologation · US EPA |
| Cylinder count | 4Manufacturer claim · Audi of America | 6Homologation · US EPA |
| Engine layout | Inline-4Manufacturer claim · Audi of America | Inline-6Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine placement | — | Front |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | — | 199 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Width | — | 75 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Height | — | 60 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Wheelbase | — | 118 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 3549 lbBestManufacturer claim · Audi of America | 4365 lbIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel economy (combined)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 26.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA | 28.0 mpgBestHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (city)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 23.0 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. | 31.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA | 33.0 mpgBestHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 15.9 galHomologation · US EPA |
| Estimated range (combined)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted combined economy — not an instrumented range. | — | |
| Practicality | ||
| Seats | — | 5Independent test · Car and Driver |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | $52,000Manufacturer claim · Audi of America | $65,800Homologation · US EPA |
| Tires & Wheels | ||
| Front tire size | — | 245/35R-21Independent test · Car and Driver |
| Rear tire size | — | 275/30R-21Independent test · Car and Driver |
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| Induction type | TurbochargedManufacturer claim · Audi of America | TurbochargedHomologation · US EPA |
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| Transmission type | Dual-clutch (PDK)Manufacturer claim · Audi of America | Torque-converter automaticHomologation · US EPA |
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| Number of gears | 7Manufacturer claim · Audi of America | 8Homologation · US EPA |
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| Estimated range (highway)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted highway economy — not an instrumented range. | — | 525 miCalculated |
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| Estimated range (city)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted city economy — not an instrumented range. | — | 413 miCalculated |
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