Comparison BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (431 Hp) DCT & Audi A6 (4B,C5, facelift 2001) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) Tiptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | M3 | A6 |
| Generation: | M3 (F80) | A6 (4B,C5, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.0 (431 Hp) DCT | 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2014 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2020 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.1 l/100 km | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.34 | 0.31 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | Euro 3 |
| CO2 emissions: | 194 g/km | 219 g/km |
| Power: | 431 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500-7300 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 221 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 4.1 sec | 8.9 sec |
| Torque: | 550 Nm @ 1850-5500 rpm. | 370 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S55B30 | AKE, BAU, BDH |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2496 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 13.9 l | 6.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | Turbocharging |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 18.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 DCT | 5 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 4671 mm | 4796 mm |
| Width: | 1877 mm | 1810 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2037 mm | |
| Height: | 1424 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2812 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1579 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1603 mm | 1569 mm |
| Front overhang: | 811 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1048 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 480 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 551 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2100 kg | 2145 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 kg | 1595 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 100 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1900 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | 11.68 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 255/40 ZR18 95Y; 275/40 ZR18 99Y | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 9.0J x 18; 10.0J x 18 | 7J x 16 |