BMW 3 series 2012 vs Audi A4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| 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: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 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 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 11 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 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine Audi A4 2015 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Audi A4 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 3 series is 10 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 481 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 1 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 14 000 | |
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