Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 17 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.4
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
8.8 l/100km
8.8 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 135 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
960 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
1180 km on highway
730 km with real consumption
710 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi TT
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija
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:
4.70 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 17 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
490 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1385 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A4 can be harder 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
