Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
122 HP
140 HP
Torque:
280 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11 seconds
9.9 seconds
Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 18 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.8
5.8
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1050 km in combined cycle
1200 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway
1520 km on highway
960 km with real consumption
1020 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
390'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 1 sērija
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 m
BMW 3 series is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
442 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 litres
no data
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 18 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
