Audi RS3 Sportback vs BMW M3 Competition xDrive

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner BMW M3 Competition xDrive 3.4 s Runner-up: 3.7 s
Power winner BMW M3 Competition xDrive 530 hp Runner-up: 407 hp
Cargo winner BMW M3 Competition xDrive 480 L Runner-up: 282 L
Price winner Audi RS3 Sportback $65,500 Runner-up: $80,900

Key differences

  • BMW M3 Competition xDrive is quicker from 0-100 km/h (3.4 s vs 3.7 s).
  • BMW M3 Competition xDrive has more power (530 hp vs 407 hp).
  • BMW M3 Competition xDrive has more cargo volume (480 L vs 282 L).
  • Audi RS3 Sportback has the lower starting MSRP ($65,500 vs $80,900).
2026 Audi RS3 Sportback studio car image
Audi
2026 · Petrol Sedan
2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive studio car image
BMW
2026 · Petrol Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h3.7 s3.4 s
Top Speed300 km/h290 km/h
Power407 hp530 hp
Torque500 Nm650 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L59 L
Efficiency9.1 L/100km10.2 L/100km
CO2 Emissions208 g/km232 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,381 mm4,794 mm
Ground Clearance128 mm120 mm
Cargo282 L480 L
Curb Weight1,575 kg1,770 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.9 m12.2 m
Starting MSRP$65,500$80,900