The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 69,800
€ 39,200
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TFSI.
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
57
71.5
78.9
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
180.3
110.6
185.2
180.3 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.83 %
General
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
CAEB, CDNC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
208 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.43 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
16.43 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
329 mi
Range
569 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
569 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
