BMW 3 series engine produces 2 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 1 NM more than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.5
8.0
Real fuel consumption:
8.4 l/100km
8.1 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
1010 km on highway
650 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
7 years
4 years
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.32 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.64 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.38 m
1.42 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 16 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
425 litres
no data
BMW 3 series has 15 litres less 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.
