The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 69,800
€ 41,700
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 12.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the Audi A4 3.2 FSI.
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
1447
1817
2005
1427
1826
2040
1817 mm
Width
1826 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1447 mm
Height
1427 mm
2761
4580
2808
4703
4580 mm
Length
4703 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.65 %
General
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
3197 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6500 rpm
BMW M3
414 bhp
261 bhp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
330 NM
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3
400 NM
330 NM
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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4.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.34 kg/bhp
BMW M3
4.11 kg/bhp
6.34 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M3
24 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
329 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
485 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
