BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
6.8 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1040 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway
1270 km on highway
970 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Audi A4 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
833 litres
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Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
