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Audi A4 B7 or BMW M3 E46?

2004–2008 vs 2000–2006 · Sedan/Wagon/Convertible vs Coupe/Convertible

In short

Audi A4 B72004–2008 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambiente, S line, BasisSpecifications →Listings →
BMW M3 E462000–2006 · 6 engines · Standard, Individual, Competition Package, CSLSpecifications →Listings →
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Audi A4 B72004–2008no listings
BMW M3 E462000–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length4,573 mm–4,601 mmLength4,492 mm
Width1,772 mm–1,778 mmWidth1,780 mm
Height1,391 mm–1,451 mmHeight1,365 mm–1,372 mm
Wheelbase2,648 mm–2,655 mmWheelbase2,731 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–120 mmGround clearance110 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume315 l–460 lTrunk volume300 l–410 l
Curb weight1,350 kg–1,755 kgCurb weight1,385 kg–1,690 kg
Fuel tank66 l–70 lFuel tank63 l
Engines
Production years2004–2008Production years2000–2006
Body typeSedan, Wagon, ConvertibleBody typeCoupe, Convertible
Number of engines14Number of engines6
Power75–188 kW (102–256 hp)Power245–265 kW (333–360 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–3.1Displacement (l)3.2
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 TDILowest consumption11.9 l/100 km · 3.2 CSL
Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 3.2 FSI quattroBest 0–100 km/h4.9 s · 3.2 CSL
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Standard
Items in the base trim25 · AttractionItems in the base trim27 · Standard
Items in the top trim35 · S lineItems in the top trim36 · Individual
Equipment · Comfort6 · 8
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone—Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents—Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel—Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension—Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Sport Seats—Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel—Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 0
Audio System✓Audio System—
12V Socket✓12V Socket—
AUX input✓AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 3
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Fog Lights—Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor—Rain Sensor✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm—Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels—Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels—R18 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A4 B7 or BMW M3 E46?

Length: Audi A4 B7 4,601 mm, BMW M3 E46 4,492 mm (a 109 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,655 vs 2,731 mm. Boot: 460 vs 410 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A4 B7 or BMW M3 E46?

The most frugal Audi A4 B7 uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 TDI); the most frugal BMW M3 E46 11.9 l/100 km (3.2 CSL).

Which is more powerful — Audi A4 B7 or BMW M3 E46?

The strongest Audi A4 B7 makes 188 kW (256 hp) (3.2 FSI quattro); the strongest BMW M3 E46 265 kW (360 hp) (3.2 CSL).

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