The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro (15 - 17)
€ 69,800
€ 44,700
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘ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 TFSI.
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.66 %
General
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
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
CYRB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
249 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
13.9 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
329 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
633 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).
108 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
