BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
5.6 l/100km
6.1 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1140 km in combined cycle
1080 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway
1340 km on highway
1100 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.41 m
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
no data
Gross weight (kg):
1`855
2`005
Safety:
no data
Quality:
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
