The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 48,600
Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) Audi A4 45 TDI
€ 80,300
 BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

ⓘ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 45 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
Audi A4 45 TDI
BMW M3 Competition Package
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)
72.5
79.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
72.5 in
Width
73.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)
111
186.1
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
186.1 in
Length
183.9 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 45 TDI
BMW M3 Competition Package
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.79 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

Audi A4 45 TDI
BMW M3 Competition Package
B9 (8W)
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 45 TDI
BMW M3 Competition Package
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
DCPE
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
228 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package

Performance

Audi A4 45 TDI
BMW M3 Competition Package
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 45 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

▶ REPLAY
17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
17.07 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 45 TDI
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A4 45 TDI
45 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
693 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi A4 45 TDI
693 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
107 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).
166.7 kWh
Audi A4 45 TDI
107 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 45 TDI
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data