The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Audi S4 (05 - 07)
€ 66,000
€ 55,600
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M3 is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S4.
BMW M3
Audi S4
57
71.5
78.9
56.2
69.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
180.3
104
180.6
180.3 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Audi S4
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.16 %
General
BMW M3
Audi S4
E90
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Audi S4
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
339 hp
Audi S4
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
BMW M3
Audi S4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S4
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
316 mi
Range
295 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
295 mi
Audi S4
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).
252 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
252 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
