BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
9.1
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
10.6 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
860 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway
950 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
610 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 17 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
490 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 litres
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
