BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 5 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.3
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
6.1 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1160 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
1440 km on highway
1280 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
435 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
