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 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.8
9.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.8 l/100km
10.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
890 km on highway
730 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)
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
