BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.3
5.7
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1160 km in combined cycle
1100 km in combined cycle
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
440 litres
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better