The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 52,100
€ 66,000
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘ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 S4 is 13.7 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 4.1 cm lower than the BMW M3.
Audi S4
BMW M3
1406
1826
2040
1447
1817
2005
1826 mm
Width
1817 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1406 mm
Height
1447 mm
2811
4717
2761
4580
4717 mm
Length
4580 mm
2811 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
BMW M3
1725 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.61 %
General
Audi S4
BMW M3
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4
BMW M3
V6 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
328 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Audi S4
328 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Audi S4
440 NM
400 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Audi S4
BMW M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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5.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
Audi S4
5.26 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi S4
28 mpg
23 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
398 mi
Range
316 mi
Audi S4
398 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
235 kWh
Audi S4
189.4 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
