The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
€ 43,100

€ 80,300

€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF is 1.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3 Competition Package
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.3
73.9
80.2
71.9 in
Width
73.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
185.2
110.7
183.9
185.2 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3 Competition Package
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.79 %

General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3 Competition Package
B8 (8K)
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3 Competition Package
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3 Competition Package
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package
▶ REPLAY
16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.42 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
585 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
139.9 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 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data