BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.4
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
10.6 l/100km
10.6 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
850 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway
940 km on highway
590 km with real consumption
610 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 17 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
490 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 litres
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
