BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 43 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.3
4.7
Real fuel consumption:
5.2 l/100km
6.2 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
495 litres
490 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
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BMW 3 series has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
