BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 2 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 1 NM more than Audi A4. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
8.8
Real fuel consumption:
9.2 l/100km
9.2 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
790 km on highway
930 km on highway
590 km with real consumption
670 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:
380'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
7 years
4 years
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:
4.32 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.64 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.38 m
1.42 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 16 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
425 litres
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BMW 3 series has 15 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
10 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
