The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 130,000
€ 47,200
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CRT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
BMW M3 CRT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
55.7
71.5
78.9
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.7 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
181.7
111
186.1
181.7 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CRT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.35 %
General
BMW M3 CRT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CRT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
CSWB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
444 hp
215 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M3 CRT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
8.22 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CRT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
19 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
308 mi
Range
784 mi
BMW M3 CRT
308 mi
784 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
240.6 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
240.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CRT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
