The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 75,700
€ 43,100
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF.
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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 3.0 TDI DPF
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.38 %
General
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
F80
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
449 mi
Range
585 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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
