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2009 Audi S4 Convertible 4.2 quattro Cabriolet Manual AWD
2013 BMW M3 Convertible Convertible RWD
$57,125 Starting Price (MSRP)
$69,050 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model S4 Convertible Sub-Model M3 Convertible
Make Audi Make BMW
Model A4 Model M3
Model Year 2009 Audi S4 Convertible Model Year 2013 BMW M3 Convertible
Year 2009 Year 2013
MSRP $57,125 MSRP $69,050
Engine 4.2L V8 Gas Engine 4.0L V8 Gas
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Manual Transmission 6-Speed Manual
Horsepower 340 hp Horsepower 414 hp
Torque 302 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm Torque 295 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
City 13 MPG City 13 MPG
Highway 19 MPG Highway 20 MPG
Combined 15 MPG Combined 16 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 16.6 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 16.6 gallons
Cruising Range City 215.8 miles Cruising Range City 215.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway 315.4 miles Cruising Range Highway 332 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter 37.7 ft Turning Diameter 38.4 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension 4-Link, Front Suspension MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Trapezoidal Link, Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Heated Front Seat(s) Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s) Optional Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Not Available Keyless Start Optional
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Standard
Seat Memory Optional Seat Memory Standard
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional Universal Garage Door Opener Optional
Telematics Not Available Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Not Available
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Optional
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Optional
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Optional Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Not Available Smart Device Integration Optional
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 4 seater Seating Capacity 4 seater
Curb Weight 4,211 lbs Curb Weight 4,145 lbs
Ground Clearance 4 in Ground Clearance N/A
Wheelbase 104.5 in Wheelbase 108.7 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 8.0" Front Wheel Size 18" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8.0" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 9.5"
Front Tire P235/40ZR18 Front Tire P245/40ZR18
Rear Tire P235/40ZR18 Rear Tire P265/40ZR18
Front Width 59.8 in Front Width 60.6 in
Max Width 70 in Max Width 71 in
Height 54.8 in Height 54.8 in
Length 180 in Length 181.7 in
Front Seat Headroom 38 in Front Seat Headroom 38 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 53 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.3 in
Front Seat Leg Room 41.3 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.8 in
Rear Seat Headroom 32.4 in Rear Seat Headroom 36.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 45.1 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 49.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 32.4 in Rear Seat Leg Room 31.9 in
Trunk Volume 8.9 ft³ Trunk Volume 9 ft³