BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.4
4.7
Real fuel consumption:
5.9 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.70 m
4.62 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 8 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
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1500 litres
Audi A4 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
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