Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
163 HP
140 HP
Torque:
340 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.3 seconds
9.8 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 23 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
7.3 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 1 sērija
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.43 m
BMW 3 series is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
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720 litres
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight:
1`965 kg
2`020 kg
Net weight:
1`520 kg
1`470 kg
Load capacity:
445 kg
550 kg
BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem less than Audi A4. Therefore, Audi A4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
