The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 66,000
€ 44,500
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 40 TDI.
BMW M3
Audi A4 40 TDI
57
71.5
78.9
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
180.3
111
186.1
180.3 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Audi A4 40 TDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.78 %
General
BMW M3
Audi A4 40 TDI
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Audi A4 40 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
DESA, DETA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 40 TDI
Performance
BMW M3
Audi A4 40 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 40 TDI
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.45 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
19.45 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A4 40 TDI
13 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
316 mi
Range
721 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
721 mi
Audi A4 40 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A4 40 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi A4 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
