Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
4.4
Real fuel consumption:
7.4 l/100km
5.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
57 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1310 km in combined cycle
1290 km in combined cycle
1430 km on highway
1290 km on highway
850 km with real consumption
1000 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.70 m
4.62 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
480 litres
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better