The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 34,500
€ 66,000
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 2.0 TDI is 4.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
56.2
71.9
80.3
57
71.5
78.9
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.2 in
Height
57 in
110.6
185.1
108.7
180.3
185.1 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.35 %
General
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
CAGA, CJCA
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
141 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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24.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
24.86 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
41 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
816 mi
Range
316 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
816 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
235 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
