BMW M3 Competition xDrive vs Audi A8 50 TDI quattro

Key differences

  • BMW M3 Competition xDrive is quicker from 0-100 km/h (3.4 s vs 5.6 s).
  • BMW M3 Competition xDrive has more power (530 hp vs 286 hp).
  • Audi A8 50 TDI quattro has more cargo volume (505 L vs 480 L).
  • BMW M3 Competition xDrive has the lower starting MSRP ($80,900 vs $89,900).
2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive studio car image
BMW
2026 · Petrol Sedan
2024 Audi A8 50 TDI quattro studio car image
Audi
2024 · Phev Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h3.4 s5.6 s
Top Speed290 km/h250 km/h
Power530 hp286 hp
Torque650 Nm600 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank59 L73 L
Efficiency10.2 L/100km6.8 L/100km
CO2 Emissions232 g/km179 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,794 mm5,194 mm
Ground Clearance120 mm120 mm
Cargo480 L505 L
Curb Weight1,770 kg2,080 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.2 m12.4 m
Starting MSRP$80,900$89,900