Audi S5 vs BMW M3
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 BMW M3
Overview
| Spec | Audi S5Premium | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium | Sedan |
| Body style | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi S5Premium | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $63,300 (best) | $79,300 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $95,762 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $95,762 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $95,762 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi S5Premium | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal | 15.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Audi S5Premium | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 473 hp (best) |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi S5Premium | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 37.5 cu ft (best) | 16.9 cu ft |
| Payload | 992 lbs (best) | 860 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,288 lbs | 3,840 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 114 in (best) | 112.5 in |
| Length | 190.3 in (best) | 189.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 74.3 in (best) |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi S5Premium | BMW M3Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | Not Rated | — |
| Rollover | Not Rated | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi S5 | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium $63,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sedan $79,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premium Plus $66,200 MSRP | Competition Sedan $83,500 MSRP |
| 3 | Prestige $70,900 MSRP | Competition xDrive Sedan $88,600 MSRP |