Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A4 can be equipped with front 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:
1.6 - 3.0
1.6 - 3.1
Performance
Power:
122 - 306 HP
102 - 256 HP
Torque:
160 - 580 NM
148 - 450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
5.5 - 11 seconds
6.4 - 12.6 seconds
In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A4. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.7 - 10.0
5.2 - 10.7
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A4. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
BMW 3 series is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1385 litres
833 litres
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight:
~ 2`005 kg
~ 2`035 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`520 kg
~ 1`493 kg
Load capacity:
~ 485 kg
~ 542 kg
BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Audi A4. Therefore, Audi A4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
