The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro (07 - 11)
€ 69,800
€ 41,900
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.64 %
General
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
E90
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
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
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
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
329 mi
Range
437 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
437 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
