BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 19 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.2
8.8
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
10.1 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
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
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.
Gross weight:
1`780 kg
1`850 kg
Net weight:
1`395 kg
1`300 kg
Load capacity:
385 kg
550 kg
BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 43 procentiem less than Audi A4. Therefore, Audi A4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
