2008 BMW M3 Comparison
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| MSRP |
$53,800.00 |
$52,200.00 |
$50,500.00 |
$47,155.00 |
| Destination |
$825.00 |
$825.00 |
$775.00 |
$795.00 |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| City (mpg) |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
| Highway (mpg) |
20 |
21 |
21 |
20 |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| Standard Engine |
4L 414hp V8 |
4.2L 354hp V8 |
4.2L 354hp V8 |
5.4L 500hp V8 |
| Horsepower |
414 @ 8300 RPM |
354 @ 6800 RPM |
354 @ 6800 RPM |
500 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
295 @ 3900 RPM |
325 @ 3500 RPM |
325 @ 3500 RPM |
480 @ 4500 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
3999 |
4163 |
4163 |
5411 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.6 X 3 |
3.3 X 3.7 |
3.3 X 3.7 |
3.6 X 4.2 |
| Compression Ratio |
12.0:1 |
11.0:1 |
11.0:1 |
8.4:1 |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3725.8 |
3891.2 |
3891.2 |
4041.1 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
108.7 |
108.3 |
108.3 |
107.1 |
| Length (in.) |
180.4 |
182.1 |
182.1 |
187.6 |
| Width (in.) |
71.5 |
73 |
73 |
73.9 |
| Height (in.) |
57 |
53.9 |
53.9 |
55.7 |
| Track Front (in.) |
60.5 |
62.6 |
62.6 |
61.9 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
60.5 |
62.1 |
62.1 |
62.5 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.5 |
39.1 |
39.1 |
38.8 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
37.5 |
N/A |
N/A |
36.3 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.5 |
N/A |
N/A |
42.7 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
34.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
30.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
55.4 |
54.3 |
54.3 |
55.4 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
55.1 |
N/A |
N/A |
45 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
57 |
N/A |
N/A |
53.6 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
55.2 |
N/A |
N/A |
45.4 |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
93 |
N/A |
N/A |
81.6 |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
multi-link |
multi-link |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
beam |
| Tires |
245/40R18 |
255/35R19 |
255/35R19 |
255/45R18 |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
 |  | Entertainment, Communication & Navigation | Hide | Show |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
N/A |
N/A |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| | Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | Hide | Show |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Audi S5 4.2 |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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