BMW 3 series 2012 vs Audi A4 2012

 
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
Audi A4
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 184 HP177 HP
Torque: 380 NM380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds7.8 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.15.1
Real fuel consumption: 6.0 l/100km7.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity: 57 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1390 km in combined cycle1230 km in combined cycle
1390 km on highway1400 km on highway
950 km with real consumption860 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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Dimensions

Length: 4.62 m4.70 m
Width: 1.81 m1.83 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 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: 480 litres480 litres
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight (kg): 2`050no data
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

above average
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
Average price (€): 11 6009200
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
Audi A4 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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