BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 50 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
8.5
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
63 litres
750 km with real consumption
740 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
7 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
no data
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
