Audi S3 2024 vs BMW 4 series 2024
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi S3 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 4 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 4 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 (petrol) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 4 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 184 - 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 300 - 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 4.6 - 7.9 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 4 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.6 - 8.8 | |
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Audi S3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 4 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi S3 is smaller. Audi S3 is 28 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 145 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Audi S3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`035 kg | ~ 2`326 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`535 kg | ~ 1`779 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 500 kg | ~ 547 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 45 600 | |
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