The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 117,600
€ 40,500
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 CS is 1.2 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
BMW M3 CS
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.2
71.9
80.3
73.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
56.2 in
110.7
183.9
110.6
185.1
183.9 in
Length
185.1 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
F80
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M3 CS
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
439 mi
Range
799 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
799 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
