Audi A4 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2012

 
Audi A4
2011 - 2015
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 204 HP258 HP
Torque: 400 NM560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 seconds5.6 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A4 engine produces 54 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 160 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.15.1
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres57 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1230 km in combined cycle1110 km in combined cycle
1310 km on highway1260 km on highway
870 km with real consumption800 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
BMW 3 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 3.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.70 m4.62 m
Width: 1.83 m1.81 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 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 litres495 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1430 litres1500 litres
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight: 2`210 kg2`155 kg
Net weight:1`640 kg1`605 kg
Load capacity:570 kg550 kg
Safety: 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 (€): 84008800
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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