Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 74 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 65 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
7.3
Real fuel consumption:
9.3 l/100km
8.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
1120 km on highway
700 km with real consumption
770 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.
Dimensions
Length:
4.54 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
442 litres
435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1345 litres
Audi A4 has 7 litres more 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 30 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
