Compare BMW M4 Competition vs BMW M3 vs Audi A3 [2017-2020]

M4 Competition vs M3 vs A3 [2017-2020] Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	-	-
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	-	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side)
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Remote	Remote	Remote
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic	Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	Not Applicable	2 Din	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display	LCD Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	-	Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	16	6	6
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	-	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support forward / back)	-	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	16 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	-	10 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Painted
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	-	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	-	LED
  Fog Lamps	-	-	LED on front, Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	LED	Clear Lens	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Black	Black	Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	-	-
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	2	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	-
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not applicable	-	-

M4 Competition vs M3 vs A3 [2017-2020] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	250	-	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	3.5	-	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Torque-On-Demand	No	No
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	9.7	-	-
  Driving Range (km)	576	-	-
  Engine	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2979 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1395 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	B58 Twin-Turbocharged I6	-	Inline four-cylinder TFSI Petrol Engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	503 bhp @ 6250 rpm	444 bhp @ 7000 rpm	148 bhp @ 5000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	650 Nm @ 2750 rpm	550 Nm @ 2350 rpm	250 Nm @ 1500 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	AWD	RWD	FWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	-	BS 4

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6.1	6.1	-
  Suspension - Front	Adaptive Suspension with Double-Joint Spring Strut Front Axle	Double Joint Spring Strut Front Axle	McPherson strut
  Suspension - Rear	Adaptive Suspension with Five Link Rear Axle	Five Link Rear Axle	Multi - link
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	275 / 35 R19	255 / 35 R19	225 / 45 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	285 / 30 R20	275 / 35 R19	225 / 45 R17
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	440	480	425
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	59	63	50
  Passenger Capacity	4	5	5
  Length (mm)	4794	4671	4456
  Width (mm)	1887	1877	1796
  Height (mm)	1393	1430	1416
  Wheelbase (mm)	2857	2812	2637
  Ground Clearance (mm)	120	140	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1725	1595	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	2	4	4

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M4 Competition vs M3 vs A3 [2017-2020] User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	4/5 3 Ratings 1 Reviews	4.3/5 3 Ratings 1 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	-	5 Exterior
	-	-	5 Interior
	-	-	5 Ride Quality