BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
5.9
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
1280 km on highway
1290 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A4 1999: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series and Audi A4 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
390 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1250 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 45 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
10 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
