BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 26 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
7.4 l/100km
6.9 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
950 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
1240 km on highway
850 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.47 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
440 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.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better
