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 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.1
8.8
Real fuel consumption:
9.8 l/100km
10.1 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
640 km with real consumption
610 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.
Gross weight (kg):
1`895
1`850
Safety:
no data
Quality:
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
