Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A4 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A4 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines:
1.6 - 3.1
1.6 - 3.0
Performance
Power:
102 - 256 HP
122 - 306 HP
Torque:
148 - 450 NM
160 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.4 - 12.6 seconds
5.5 - 11 seconds
In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A4. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.2 - 10.7
4.7 - 10.0
Audi A4 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Audi A4 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Audi A4 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
833 litres
1385 litres
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight:
~ 2`035 kg
~ 2`005 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`493 kg
~ 1`520 kg
Load capacity:
~ 542 kg
~ 485 kg
Audi A4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Audi A4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
