Audi A4 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 30 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): | 6.0 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2015: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 320'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 495 litres | |
| Audi A4 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 15 400 | |
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