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.
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