BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 42 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.1
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
10.3 l/100km
10.4 l/100km
By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1250 litres
1345 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 95 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 605 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
