The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 47,200
€ 75,700
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW M3
56.2
72.5
79.6
56.1
73.9
80.2
72.5 in
Width
73.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.2 in
Height
56.1 in
111
186.1
110.7
183.9
186.1 in
Length
183.9 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW M3
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.53 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW M3
B9 (8W)
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW M3
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
CSWB
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
17.38 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
51 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
784 mi
Range
449 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
784 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
