BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 5 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.3 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1250 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
1550 km on highway
1320 km on highway
1110 km with real consumption
960 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:
4.59 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.44 m
Audi A4 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
442 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1385 litres
Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 18 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:
11.1 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
