The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 41,000
€ 66,000
€ 41,000
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 3.0 TDI DPF is 12.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the BMW M3.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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
4703
2761
4580
4703 mm
Length
4580 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2205 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.89 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
500 NM
400 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
7.3 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
23 mpg
BMW M3
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
603 mi
Range
316 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
603 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
235 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
135.8 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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
