The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Audi S4 (09 - 11)
€ 117,600
€ 52,100
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 CS is 1.8 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S4.
BMW M3 CS
Audi S4
56.1
73.9
80.2
55.4
71.9
80.3
73.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
55.4 in
110.7
183.9
110.7
185.7
183.9 in
Length
185.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
Audi S4
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.76 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Audi S4
F80
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
Audi S4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
328 hp
Audi S4
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Audi S4
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.59 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
11.59 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S4
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
439 mi
Range
398 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
398 mi
Audi S4
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).
189.4 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
189.4 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Audi S4
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
