Audi A8 vs BMW M3

How does the Audi A8 stack up against the BMW M3? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi A8Audi A8
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BMW M3BMW M3
SpecAudi A8BMW M3
Horsepower (max)563 hp550 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s3.4 s
Top speed250 km/h302 km/h
Variants23
Body styleLuxury flagship sedanPerformance sedan
GenerationD5 LCIG80
Production2022 – present2020 – present
Length5,191 mm4,794 mm
Width1,945 mm1,903 mm
Height1,473 mm1,433 mm
Wheelbase2,998 mm2,857 mm

Audi A8 vs BMW M3: common questions

Is the Audi A8 or BMW M3 faster?
The BMW M3 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.2s versus the Audi A8's 3.7s (0-100 km/h in 3.4s vs 3.9s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A8 or the BMW M3?
The Audi A8 makes more power: 563 hp (420 kW) versus 550 hp (410 kW) for the BMW M3.
Is the Audi A8 or BMW M3 faster on top speed?
The BMW M3 has the higher top speed at 188 mph (302 km/h), versus 155 mph (250 km/h) for the Audi A8.
What is the main difference between the Audi A8 and the BMW M3?
The Audi A8 is a luxury flagship sedan, while the BMW M3 is a performance sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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