The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 30 TDI S tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 38,900
€ 117,600
€ 38,900
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 slightly. The Audi A4 30 TDI is 3.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
Audi A4 30 TDI
BMW M3 CS
56.2
72.7
79.6
56.1
73.9
80.2
72.7 in
Width
73.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.2 in
Height
56.1 in
111
187.5
110.7
183.9
187.5 in
Length
183.9 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 30 TDI
BMW M3 CS
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.71 %
General
Audi A4 30 TDI
BMW M3 CS
B9 (8W)
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 30 TDI
BMW M3 CS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
DEZB
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi A4 30 TDI
134 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 30 TDI
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
Audi A4 30 TDI
BMW M3 CS
133 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 30 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
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25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 30 TDI
25.75 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 30 TDI
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A4 30 TDI
60 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
638 mi
Range
439 mi
Audi A4 30 TDI
638 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A4 30 TDI
80.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 30 TDI
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
