The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Audi S4 S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 69,800
€ 54,600
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi S4.
BMW M3
Audi S4
57
71.5
78.9
55.4
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57 in
Height
55.4 in
108.7
180.3
110.7
185.7
180.3 in
Length
185.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Audi S4
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.4 %
General
BMW M3
Audi S4
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Audi S4
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
328 hp
Audi S4
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
BMW M3
Audi S4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
25 mpg
Audi S4
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
329 mi
Range
423 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
423 mi
Audi S4
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi S4
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
