The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 41,700
€ 75,700
€ 41,700
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 3.2 FSI is 1.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
185.2
110.7
183.9
185.2 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW M3
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.21 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW M3
B8 (8K)
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW M3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
CALA
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
485 mi
Range
449 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
