Audi S4 B8 or BMW M3 F80?

2009–2016 vs 2014–2018 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: S4 B8 4,719 mm, M3 F80 4,671 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: S4 B8 490 l, M3 F80 480 l.
Lowest consumption: S4 B8 8.1 l/100 km, M3 F80 8.3 l/100 km.
Power: S4 B8 245 kW, M3 F80 317–338 kW.
Standard equipment: S4 B8 39 items (Basis), M3 F80 37 items (Standard).
On Autodrom: M3 F80 from €25,250 (1 listing); no S4 B8 is listed right now.

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

BMW M3 F802014–2018 · 5 engines · Standard, Competition Paket, CS, 30 Jahre M3Specifications →1 listing from €25,250 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi S4 B82009–2016no listings	BMW M3 F802014–20181 listing · from €25,250
Dimensions
Length	Length4,717 mm–4,719 mm	Length4,671 mm
Width	Width1,826 mm	Width1,877 mm
Height	Height1,406 mm–1,436 mm	Height1,424 mm–1,431 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,811 mm	Wheelbase2,812 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l–490 l	Trunk volume445 l–480 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,650 kg–1,745 kg	Curb weight1,585 kg–1,610 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l–64 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2016	Production years2014–2018
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines5
Power	Power245 kW (333 hp)	Power317–338 kW (431–460 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0	Displacement (l)3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.1 l/100 km · 3.0 TFSI 333	Lowest consumption8.3 l/100 km · 3.0 CS
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · 3.0 TFSI 333	Best 0–100 km/h3.9 s · 3.0 CS
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed280 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim39 · Basis	Items in the base trim37 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim47 · Black Edition	Items in the top trim39 · Competition Paket
Equipment · Comfort10 · 11
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✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
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—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
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✓
Adaptive suspension	Adaptive suspension—	Adaptive suspension✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
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 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 3
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
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—
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—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€25,250

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi S4 B8 or BMW M3 F80?

Length: Audi S4 B8 4,719 mm, BMW M3 F80 4,671 mm (a 48 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,811 vs 2,812 mm. Boot: 490 vs 480 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S4 B8 or BMW M3 F80?

The most frugal Audi S4 B8 uses 8.1 l/100 km (3.0 TFSI 333); the most frugal BMW M3 F80 8.3 l/100 km (3.0 CS).

Which is more powerful — Audi S4 B8 or BMW M3 F80?

The strongest Audi S4 B8 makes 245 kW (333 hp) (3.0 TFSI 333); the strongest BMW M3 F80 338 kW (460 hp) (3.0 CS).

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