The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 66,000
€ 44,300
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 12.1 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
1447
1817
2005
1427
1826
2040
1817 mm
Width
1826 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1447 mm
Height
1427 mm
2761
4580
2808
4701
4580 mm
Length
4701 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
1680 kg
Kerb Weight
1715 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2190 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.04 %
General
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 bhp
242 bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3
400 NM
500 NM
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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4.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.09 kg/bhp
BMW M3
4.06 kg/bhp
7.09 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
316 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
654 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
235 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
