The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 2.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

€ 43,500
Audi A4 2.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 2.0 TDI
€ 75,700
 BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700

ⓘ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 is 2.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
72.5 in
Width
73.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.2 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
111
186.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
186.1 in
Length
183.9 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Audi A4 2.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.88 %
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

General

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
B9 (8W)
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
DETA
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
187 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
18.33 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
49 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
449 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
606 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data