The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 34,500
€ 69,800
€ 34,500
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 TFSI is 4.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
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
185.2
108.7
180.3
185.2 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.01 %
General
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
CDNB, CAEA
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
178 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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18.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
18.95 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
569 mi
Range
329 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
569 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 TFSI
134.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
