The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI (15 - 18)
€ 69,800
€ 38,700
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 5.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
57
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
57 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
180.3
111
186.1
180.3 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.47 %
General
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
E90
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
DEUA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
329 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
621 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
