BMW 4 series 2021 vs Audi A4 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 4 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 34 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 5.8 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 4 series consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 4 series could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 4 series is 3 cm longer than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 4 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW 4 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`175 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`620 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 25 200 | |
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