The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 36,600
€ 66,000
€ 36,600
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 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
1650 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2125 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.79 %
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
6-speed manual 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 3250 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
320 NM
at 1500 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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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11.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
11.15 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
61 mpg
23 mpg
BMW M3
53 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
851 mi
Range
316 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
851 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
94.6 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
