The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Audi A4 35 TFSI (18 - 19)
€ 71,800
€ 32,700
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 35 TFSI.
BMW M3
Audi A4 35 TFSI
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 35 TFSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.91 %
General
BMW M3
Audi A4 35 TFSI
F80
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Audi A4 35 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
DLVB
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 3900 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 35 TFSI
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Audi A4 35 TFSI
Performance
BMW M3
Audi A4 35 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 35 TFSI
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
Audi A4 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi A4 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 35 TFSI
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
424 mi
Range
578 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
578 mi
Audi A4 35 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A4 35 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi A4 35 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
