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2008 BMW M3 Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2008 BMW M3 comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences...
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2008 BMW M3
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2008 |
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BMW |
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M3 |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| MSRP |
$53,800.00 |
$52,200.00 |
$50,500.00 |
| Destination |
$825.00 |
$825.00 |
$775.00 |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| Standard Engine |
4L 414hp V8 |
4.2L 354hp V8 |
4.2L 354hp V8 |
| Horsepower |
414 @ 8300 RPM |
354 @ 6800 RPM |
354 @ 6800 RPM |
| Torque |
295 @ 3900 RPM |
325 @ 3500 RPM |
325 @ 3500 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
3999 |
4163 |
4163 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.6 X 3 |
3.3 X 3.7 |
3.3 X 3.7 |
| Compression Ratio |
12.0:1 |
11.0:1 |
11.0:1 |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| City (mpg) |
14 |
14 |
14 |
| Highway (mpg) |
20 |
21 |
21 |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3725.8 |
3891.2 |
3891.2 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
108.7 |
108.3 |
108.3 |
| Length (in.) |
180.4 |
182.1 |
182.1 |
| Width (in.) |
71.5 |
73 |
73 |
| Height (in.) |
57 |
53.9 |
53.9 |
| Track Front (in.) |
60.5 |
62.6 |
62.6 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
60.5 |
62.1 |
62.1 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
4 |
4 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.5 |
39.1 |
39.1 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
37.5 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.5 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
34.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
55.4 |
54.3 |
54.3 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
55.1 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
57 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
55.2 |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
93 |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
245/40R18 |
255/35R19 |
255/35R19 |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
N/A |
N/A |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
 |  | Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | Hide | Show |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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