The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (15 - 18)
€ 71,800
€ 38,900
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra.
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.2
72.5
79.6
73.9 in
Width
72.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.2 in
110.7
183.9
111
186.1
183.9 in
Length
186.1 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %
General
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
F80
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
DEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
20 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
424 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
654 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
