The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 71,800
€ 58,100
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi S4.
BMW M3
Audi S4
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.2
69.8
76.1
73.9 in
Width
69.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.2 in
110.7
183.9
104
180.6
183.9 in
Length
180.6 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Audi S4
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.4 %
General
BMW M3
Audi S4
F80
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Audi S4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
339 hp
Audi S4
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
BMW M3
Audi S4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S4
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
424 mi
Range
318 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
318 mi
Audi S4
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).
233 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
233 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
