Audi A5 vs BMW M3

How does the Audi A5 stack up against the BMW M3? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi A5Audi A5
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BMW M3BMW M3
SpecAudi A5BMW M3
Horsepower (max)639 hp550 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.6 s3.4 s
Top speed285 km/h302 km/h
Variants43
Body styleMid-size fastback sedanPerformance sedan
GenerationB10G80
Production2024 – present2020 – present
Length4,829 mm4,794 mm
Width1,860 mm1,903 mm
Height1,440 mm1,433 mm
Wheelbase2,890 mm2,857 mm

Audi A5 vs BMW M3: common questions

Is the Audi A5 or BMW M3 faster?
The BMW M3 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.2s versus the Audi A5's 3.4s (0-100 km/h in 3.4s vs 3.6s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A5 or the BMW M3?
The Audi A5 makes more power: 639 hp (477 kW) versus 550 hp (410 kW) for the BMW M3.
Is the Audi A5 or BMW M3 faster on top speed?
The BMW M3 has the higher top speed at 188 mph (302 km/h), versus 177 mph (285 km/h) for the Audi A5.
What is the main difference between the Audi A5 and the BMW M3?
The Audi A5 is a mid-size fastback sedan, while the BMW M3 is a performance sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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