The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 38,600
€ 71,800
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A4 2.7 TDI is 3.2 cm longer, 5.1 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the BMW M3.
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
BMW M3
1427
1826
2040
1424
1877
2037
1826 mm
Width
1877 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1427 mm
Height
1424 mm
2808
4703
2812
4671
4703 mm
Length
4671 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
BMW M3
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2145 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.49 %
General
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
BMW M3
B8 (8K)
Generation
F80
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 2.7 TDI
BMW M3
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2698 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
187 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M3
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
400 NM
550 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
BMW M3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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8.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.75 kg/bhp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
8.93 kg/bhp
3.75 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
44 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M3
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
631 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
631 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
166.7 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
