Audi S4 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Audi S4 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 3 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi S4 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 3 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 3 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 (petrol) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 113 - 374 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 250 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 4.5 - 8.9 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S4 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 3 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 1.9 - 7.6 | |
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Audi S4 petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 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: | 4.72 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S4 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1430 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi S4 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Audi S4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S4 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi S4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`320 | ~ 2`266 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 33 400 | 21 200 | |
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