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 4.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW M3.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.88 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.09 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
