BMW 3 series 2018 vs Audi A4 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 156 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 48 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.8 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 900 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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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: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`050 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`490 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 25 200 | |
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