The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Audi A4 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 117,600
€ 37,700
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A4 30 TDI.
BMW M3 CS
Audi A4 30 TDI
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.2
72.5
79.6
73.9 in
Width
72.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.2 in
110.7
183.9
111
186.1
183.9 in
Length
186.1 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
Audi A4 30 TDI
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.24 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Audi A4 30 TDI
F80
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
Audi A4 30 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
DEUC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
120 hp
Audi A4 30 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Audi A4 30 TDI
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Audi A4 30 TDI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 30 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.29 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
28.29 lb/hp
Audi A4 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Audi A4 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A4 30 TDI
21 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
439 mi
Range
592 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
592 mi
Audi A4 30 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A4 30 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Audi A4 30 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
