Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 43 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
6.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 l/100km
7.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
940 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway
1200 km on highway
910 km with real consumption
840 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
1.42 m
1.43 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 17 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
480 litres
BMW 3 series has 20 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
