The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 35,600
€ 69,800
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 2.0 TDI is 12.1 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the BMW M3.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
1427
1826
2040
1447
1817
2005
1826 mm
Width
1817 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1427 mm
Height
1447 mm
2808
4701
2761
4580
4701 mm
Length
4580 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2065 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.47 %
General
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
CJCD, CMFB
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
320 NM
400 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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10.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.11 kg/bhp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
10.74 kg/bhp
4.11 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3
50 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
816 mi
Range
329 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
816 mi
329 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).
225.5 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
