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2009 BMW M3
2008 Audi RS 4

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2009 BMW M3
MSRP $69,800 - $81,800
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2008 Audi RS 4
MSRP $94,200
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V8
Gas V8
Displacement
4.0/244
4.2L/254
Fuel System
TBD
SFI Direct
Horsepower
414 hp @ 8300 rpm
420 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque
295 ft-lb @ 3900 rpm
317 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
6-speed manual transmission-inc: synchronized reverse gear, dual-mass flywheel
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
15.3 - 15.7 L/100 km
16.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
9.7 - 10.1 L/100 km
10.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
9.7 - 15.7 L/100 km
10.2 - 16.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L
62.8 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
5
Front Head Room
965 - 978 mm
963 mm
Front Leg Room
1,054 - 1,062 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,458 - 1,461 mm
1,400 mm
Rear Head Room
927 - 953 mm
942 mm
Rear Leg Room
810 - 879 mm
871 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,402 - 1,453 mm
1,356 mm
Trunk Volume
430 - 450 L
379 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,761 mm
2,649 mm
Length, Overall
4,582 - 4,618 mm
4,590 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,803 - 1,816 mm
1,816 mm
Height, Overall
1,392 - 1,448 mm
1,415 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
94 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,679 - 1,879 kg
N/A
Front Tire Size
P245/35ZR19 P245/40ZR18
P255/35ZR19
Rear Tire Size
P265/35ZR19 P265/40ZR18
P255/35ZR19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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