Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 5 NM more than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
10.3 l/100km
10.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
530 km with real consumption
600 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
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
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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.