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Audi TT RS vs BMW M4 (2022)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,300

Car 1

Car 2

TT RSM4MSRP + destination$74,295$72,995Horsepower394 hp473 hpTorque354 lb-ft406 lb-ftMPG combined23 mpg19 mpgRear legroom28.9 in34.7 inFront legroom41.1 in41.7 inSeats440-60 mph3.9 s4.1 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
TT RS 2.5 TFSI AWD vs M4 RWD
MeasureTT RSM4Winner
MSRP + destination$74,295$72,995About the same
Horsepower394 hp473 hpM4
Torque354 lb-ft406 lb-ftM4
MPG combined23 mpg19 mpgTT RS
Cargo, maxN/A12.0 cu ftN/A
Cargo, seats upN/A12.0 cu ftN/A
Rear legroom28.9 in34.7 inM4
Front legroom41.1 in41.7 inM4
Length165.0 in189.1 inNot scored
Width72.1 in74.3 inNot scored
Curb weight3,329 lb3,830 lbNot scored
Seats44About the same
Ground clearanceN/A4.7 inN/A
0-60 mph3.9 s estimate4.1 s testedTT RS
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi4 yr / 50,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
TT RS 2.5 TFSI AWD
$73,200
M4 RWD
$72,000
$1,200
M4 RWD
$72,000
TT RS 2.5 TFSI AWD
$73,200
$1,200

Cost to run

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostTT RSM4
MSRP + destination$74,295$72,995
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,670$2,021
Fuel or charging, 6 years$10,017$12,126
Total, 6 years$84,312$85,121

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: TT RS wins.

M4 wins if MPG weight is 4 or less.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceAbout the same
MPGTT RS17%
PowerM417%
SpaceN/A
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked