Audi S4 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2018

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Audi S4
2011 -
BMW 3 series
2018 -
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Audi S4 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 3 series has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi S4 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 3 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 3.0 (petrol)2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid)

Performance

Power: 333 HP113 - 374 HP
Torque: 440 NM250 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.1 seconds4.5 - 8.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.44.4 - 6.3
Audi S4 petrol engines consumes on average 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.71 m
Width: 1.83 m1.83 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi S4 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S4 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 490 litres500 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1510 litres
Despite its longer length, Audi S4 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Audi S4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi S4 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi S4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`320~ 2`266
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
below average
Average price (€): no data27 600
Pros and Cons: Audi S4 has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
BMW 3 sērija has
  • both manual and automatic
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol, diesel and hybrid engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
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