Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 71 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.5
8.1
Real fuel consumption:
9.7 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway
1030 km on highway
640 km with real consumption
720 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.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
2 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
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.
