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Compare Audi S8 D3 vs BMW M3 F80 vs BMW M5 E60

Variants
MT
DCT
Competition MT
Competition DCT
CS

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
15.6 L / 16.5 qt
13.9 L / 14.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
9.3 L / 9.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
600 kg / 1323 lbs
520 kg / 1146 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
265/35 R20
255/40 R19, 285/35 R19
Turning Circle
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
12.4 m / 40.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height
1424 mm / 56.1 in
1469 mm / 57.8 in
Size | Length
5062 mm / 199.3 in
4671 mm / 183.9 in
4855 mm / 191.1 in
Size | Width
1897 mm / 74.7 in
1846 mm / 72.7 in
Track Width | Front
1620.0 mm / 63.8 in
1579.0 mm / 62.2 in
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
1566.0 mm / 61.7 in
Weight
1940.0 kg / 4277.0 lbs
1780.0 kg / 3924.2 lbs
Wheel Size
9J x 20
8.5J x 19, 9.5J x 19
Wheelbase
2944 mm / 115.9 in
2812 mm / 110.7 in
2889 mm / 113.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.1 sec
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.8 sec
4.5 sec
CO2 Emission
314 g/km
344 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.286
0.31
Fuel Economy
13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) | 19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (highway)
14.4 L/100km / 16.3 MPG (combined) | 21.7 L/100km / 10.8 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
Euro 4
Engine
BSM
S55B30
S85B50
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
10.2:1
12.0:1
Engine | Displacement
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
5.0 L / 305.1 cu-in / 4999.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 7000 rpm
507.0 hp / 378.1 kW @ 7750 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
86.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
101.4 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
89.6 mm / 3.5 in
75.2 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Torque
540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
DCT

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2010
2005 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
80%
79%
90%
Pros
  • Great multi-link suspension setup all-around
  • High-sprung V10 engine
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Aggressive styling
  • Down to great 3.9s 0-100kph time
  • Good power output from an I6
  • Fantastic S85 V10 engine
  • Amazing sound characteristics
  • Down to 4.7s 0-100kph time
  • Up to 507hp of power
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Questionable styling
  • No more manual transmission
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Questionable long-term reliability
  • Limited by MacPherson strut suspensions
  • Drivetrain a bit too aggressive
  • 6-speed manual only available in the USA
  • Very high fuel consumption

Price

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