The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 45,000
€ 71,800
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 TFSI is 1.2 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
BMW M3
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
185.1
110.7
183.9
185.1 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
BMW M3
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.34 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
BMW M3
B8 (8K)
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
BMW M3
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
CMUA
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
BMW M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
14.31 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
468 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 TFSI
153.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
