Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 45 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
9.1
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
25 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 5 sērija
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets:
no
yes
The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
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
no data
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.
