The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) vs. Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 130,000

€ 62,600

€ 130,000
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 CRT is 6.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi S4 TDI.
BMW M3 CRT
Audi S4 TDI
55.7
71.5
78.9
55.3
72.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.7 in
Height
55.3 in
108.7
181.7
111.2
187.8
181.7 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CRT
Audi S4 TDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.02 %

General
BMW M3 CRT
Audi S4 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CRT
Audi S4 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
444 hp
342 hp
Audi S4 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
325 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S4 TDI
Performance
BMW M3 CRT
Audi S4 TDI
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CRT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
8.22 lb/hp
11.99 lb/hp
Audi S4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CRT
Audi S4 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
19 mpg
38 mpg
Audi S4 TDI
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
308 mi
Range
581 mi
BMW M3 CRT
308 mi
581 mi
Audi S4 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
240.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi S4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CRT
Audi S4 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data