BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
5.3
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1160 km in combined cycle
Audi A4 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
