BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 55 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
5.9
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 0.5 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 75 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.
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
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
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.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better