The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Audi A4 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 75,700
€ 38,600
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M3 is 3.2 cm shorter, 5.1 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Audi A4 2.7 TDI.
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
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 2.7 TDI
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2145 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.1 %
General
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
F80
Generation
B8 (8K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2698 CC
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3
425 bhp
187 bhp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3
550 NM
400 NM
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Performance
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
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3.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.93 kg/bhp
BMW M3
3.85 kg/bhp
8.93 kg/bhp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3
34 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
449 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 2.7 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
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
