Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
5.1
Real fuel consumption:
5.8 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1180 km in combined cycle
1230 km in combined cycle
1350 km on highway
1400 km on highway
980 km with real consumption
860 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 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:
no data
480 litres
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.
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
