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
1.8 - 3.2
Performance
Power:
122 - 306 HP
120 - 265 HP
Torque:
160 - 580 NM
230 - 500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
5.5 - 11.9 seconds
6.1 - 10.7 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 - 9.7
5.1 - 9.3
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A4. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 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 smaller. BMW 3 series is 17 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
480 litres
BMW 3 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
