BMW M2 vs. Audi RS 3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW M2 and Audi RS 3 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW M2 and the Audi RS 3.
When we compare the BMW M2's and the Audi RS 3's specifications and ratings, the BMW M2 has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW M2's and the Audi RS 3's specifications and ratings, the BMW M2 is a better car than the Audi RS 3.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW M2 loses 40.6 percent of its value and the Audi RS 3 loses 46 percent of its value. This means the BMW M2 retains 5.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi RS 3.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW M2’s base engine makes 473 horsepower, and the Audi RS 3 base engine makes 394 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW M2, a sports car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, and cargo space. The Audi RS 3, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
71335 - 82959
Starting MSRP:
68200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
87986
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
56100 - 224900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
66100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
60930
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
41700 - 102100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
67227
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
67227 - 67227
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
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BMW M2 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi RS 3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M2
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
19.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
13.0 - 29.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi RS 3
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
13.4 - 13.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW M2 Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 38Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 38Ranking
9 out of / 38Ranking
10 out of / 38Ranking
17 out of / 38Ranking
20 out of / 38Audi RS 3 Rankings
Ranking
10 out of / 35Ranking
11 out of / 35Ranking
16 out of / 35Ranking
24 out of / 35Ranking
26 out of / 30Ranking
34 out of / 35Ranking
34 out of / 35Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW M2 Trim Levels
Base, CS
Audi RS 3 Trim Levels
2.5T quattro
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
473 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 2650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.124 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
394 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 2250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.109 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
5
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Cargo Space:
8.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3814 lbs
Width:
81.4 inches
Height:
55.2 inches
Length:
180.3 inches
Wheelbase:
108.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3627 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
178.5 inches
Wheelbase:
103.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/30R19XL
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
BMW Individual Voodoo Blue / Frozen Portimao Blue II Metallic / Portimao Blue Metallic / Zandvoort Blue
Gray
BMW Individual Grigio Telesto Pearl Effect Metallic / Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
BMW Individual Java Green Metallic
Purple
BMW Individual Twilight Purple Pearl Metallic
Red
Vegas Red Metallic
White
Alpine White
Yellow
Sao Paulo Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ascari Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic
Green
Kyalami Green
Purple
Not available
Red
Progressive Red Metallic
White
Arkona White
Yellow
Python Yellow Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Blue Contrast Stitching / Black w/ M Color Highlight / Black w/ Red Highlight
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Micrommata Green Stitching / Black w/ Super Black Stitching
