BMW 3 series 2018 vs Audi S4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi S4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Audi S4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 183 HP less power than Audi S4, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Audi S4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 8.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S4, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 555 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 1 cm shorter than the Audi S4, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi S4. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`180 kg | 2`320 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 570 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 33 400 | |
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