BMW 3 series 2013 vs Audi A4 2011
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 245 HP | 211 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.62 m | 4.70 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 490 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
BMW 3 series has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | no data | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | above average | |
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 10 400 | 14 000 | |
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