The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 75,700
€ 41,000
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.2
72.5
79.6
73.9 in
Width
72.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.2 in
110.7
183.9
111
186.1
183.9 in
Length
186.1 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.8 %
General
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
F80
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
DEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
449 mi
Range
606 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
606 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
