Audi S4 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2018
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| 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) | |
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 | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 4.4 - 6.3 | |
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Audi S4 petrol engines consumes on average 2.3 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! | |||
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 |
no data | 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. | |||
| 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 (€): | no data | 24 200 | |
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