BMW M3 Competition xDrive vs Audi RS3 Sportback

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 BMW M3 Competition xDrive studio car image
BMW
2026 · Petrol Sedan
2026 Audi RS3 Sportback studio car image
Audi
2026 · Petrol Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h3.4 s3.7 s
Top Speed290 km/h300 km/h
Power530 hp407 hp
Torque650 Nm500 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank59 L50 L
Efficiency10.2 L/100km9.1 L/100km
CO2 Emissions232 g/km208 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,794 mm4,381 mm
Ground Clearance120 mm128 mm
Cargo480 L282 L
Curb Weight1,770 kg1,575 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.2 m10.9 m
Starting MSRP$80,900$65,500