The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 75,700
€ 29,300
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M3 is 3.2 cm shorter, 5.1 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
BMW M3
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
1424
1877
2037
1427
1826
2040
1877 mm
Width
1826 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1424 mm
Height
1427 mm
2812
4671
2808
4703
4671 mm
Length
4703 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2005 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.42 %
General
BMW M3
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
F80
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3650 rpm
BMW M3
425 bhp
118 bhp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
550 NM
230 NM
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW M3
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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3.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.97 kg/bhp
BMW M3
3.85 kg/bhp
12.97 kg/bhp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW M3
34 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
449 mi
Range
561 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
561 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
