The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 75,700
€ 32,500
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
BMW M3
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.2
71.9
80.3
73.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
56.2 in
110.7
183.9
110.6
185.2
183.9 in
Length
185.2 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.74 %
General
BMW M3
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
F80
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M3
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW M3
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
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
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
