BMW 4 series 2013 vs Audi A4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 4 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 4 series is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 4 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| BMW 4 series has 1 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 9200 | |
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