Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.73 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.84 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
BMW 3 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 3 series is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
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
