Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
8.0 l/100km
9.4 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
810 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
950 km on highway
810 km with real consumption
650 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.43 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
440 litres
BMW 3 series has 5 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.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better