Audi S4 B8 or BMW M3 E92?

2009–2016 vs 2007–2013 · Sedan/Wagon vs Coupe/Sedan/Convertible

In short

Length: S4 B8 4,719 mm, M3 E92 4,615 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: S4 B8 490 l, M3 E92 450 l.
Lowest consumption: S4 B8 8.1 l/100 km, M3 E92 11.3 l/100 km.
Power: S4 B8 245 kW, M3 E92 309–331 kW.
Standard equipment: S4 B8 39 items (Basis), M3 E92 31 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi S4 B82009–2016 · 4 engines · Basis, Black Edition, Premium Plus, PrestigeSpecifications →Listings →

BMW M3 E922007–2013 · 8 engines · Standard, Individual, Competition Package, GTSSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi S4 B82009–2016no listings	BMW M3 E922007–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,717 mm–4,719 mm	Length4,580 mm–4,615 mm
Width	Width1,826 mm	Width1,804 mm
Height	Height1,406 mm–1,436 mm	Height1,392 mm–1,447 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,811 mm	Wheelbase2,761 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l–490 l	Trunk volume350 l–450 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,650 kg–1,745 kg	Curb weight1,530 kg–1,840 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l–64 l	Fuel tank63 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2016	Production years2007–2013
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeCoupe, Sedan, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines8
Power	Power245 kW (333 hp)	Power309–331 kW (420–450 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0	Displacement (l)4.0–4.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.1 l/100 km · 3.0 TFSI 333	Lowest consumption11.3 l/100 km · 4.0 V8 DKG Sedan
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · 3.0 TFSI 333	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · 4.4 GTS
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed305 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim39 · Basis	Items in the base trim31 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim47 · Black Edition	Items in the top trim38 · Individual
Equipment · Comfort10 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters✓	Paddle Shifters—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety10 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi S4 B8 or BMW M3 E92?

Length: Audi S4 B8 4,719 mm, BMW M3 E92 4,615 mm (a 104 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,811 vs 2,761 mm. Boot: 490 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S4 B8 or BMW M3 E92?

The most frugal Audi S4 B8 uses 8.1 l/100 km (3.0 TFSI 333); the most frugal BMW M3 E92 11.3 l/100 km (4.0 V8 DKG Sedan).

Which is more powerful — Audi S4 B8 or BMW M3 E92?

The strongest Audi S4 B8 makes 245 kW (333 hp) (3.0 TFSI 333); the strongest BMW M3 E92 331 kW (450 hp) (4.4 GTS).

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