2025 BMW M3 CS M xDrive vs 2026 Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro Long (340 HP)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BMW M3 CS vs Audi A8, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBMW M3 CS: AED 475,000Audi A8: AED 469,900Audi A8 is AED 5,100 cheaper (1%).
- PowerBMW M3 CS: 550 hpAudi A8: 340 hpBMW M3 CS makes 210 hp more.
- TorqueBMW M3 CS: 650 NmAudi A8: 500 NmBMW M3 CS makes 150 Nm more.
- Fuel economyBMW M3 CS: 9.6 km/LAudi A8: 9.8 km/LAudi A8 goes 0.2 km further per litre.
- SeatingBMW M3 CS: 5 SeaterAudi A8: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: BMW M3 CS or Audi A8?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Audi A8 is AED 5,100 cheaper (1%). BMW M3 CS makes 210 hp more. Audi A8 goes 0.2 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
BMW
M3 CS M xDrive
AED 475,000*
Audi
A8 55 TFSI quattro Long (340 HP)
AED 469,900*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
6
3000
550
650
Petrol
6
3000
340
500
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
6
6
Displacement (cc)
3000
3000
Power (hp)
550
340
Peak Torque (Nm)
650
500
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
8-speed
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
59
9.6
82
9.8
Fuel Tank Size (L)
59
82
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
9.6
9.8
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
3.4
250
5.6
250
0 to 100 (s)
3.4
5.6
Top Speed (km/h)
250
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
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-
Battery Warranty
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-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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4
-
-
-
-
-
P275/35YR19
P285/30YR20
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-
4
5320
1945
1488
3128
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505
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
-
5320
Width (mm)
-
1945
Height (mm)
-
1488
Wheelbase (mm)
-
3128
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
P275/35YR19
-
Rear Tyres
P285/30YR20
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Cargo Space (L)
-
505
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.