The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 42,800
€ 117,600
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘ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 is 1.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 CS
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.9 in
Width
73.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.2 in
Height
56.1 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
BMW M3 CS
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.04 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 CS
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 CS
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
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 CS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
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16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.09 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
603 mi
Range
439 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
603 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
