BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 19 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
9.1
Real fuel consumption:
10.1 l/100km
9.8 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway
900 km on highway
610 km with real consumption
640 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.
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.
Gross weight (kg):
1`935
1`895
Safety:
no data
Quality:
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
