Audi A4 2019 vs BMW 3 series 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | 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: | 2.0 - 3.0 (diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with diesel and hybrid engines. BMW 3 series is available also with petrol engines. Petrol engines typically offer smoother operation and quicker acceleration compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 286 HP | 113 - 382 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 - 620 NM | 250 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 - 9.5 seconds | 4.4 - 8.4 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): | 5.4 - 7.9 | 4.5 - 9.4 | |
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On average, Audi A4 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 480 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`122 | ~ 2`159 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 400 | 28 800 | |
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