BMW 3 series 2018 vs Audi A4 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 3 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 374 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 88 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 120 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.2 | |
| BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 460 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`245 kg | 2`320 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 570 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 25 200 | |
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