The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 32,200
€ 71,800
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF is 1.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.9 in
Width
73.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.2 in
Height
56.1 in
110.6
185.2
110.7
183.9
185.2 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.75 %
General
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
B8 (8K)
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
CAHA
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
20.14 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
762 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
762 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
109.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
166.7 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
109.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
