The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 71,800
BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 62,600
 Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S4 TDI
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S4 TDI.
BMW M3
Audi S4 TDI
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
55.3
Blueprint Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
72.7
79.6
73.9 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
111.2
187.8
183.9 in
Length
187.8 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Audi S4 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5104 lb
BMW M3 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.24 %
Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

BMW M3
Audi S4 TDI
F80
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Audi S4 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
342 hp
Audi S4 TDI
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S4 TDI

Performance

BMW M3
Audi S4 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
11.99 lb/hp
Audi S4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Audi S4 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
38 mpg
Audi S4 TDI
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
581 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
581 mi
Audi S4 TDI
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).
127.6 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi S4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Audi S4 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data