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 2.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
10.0
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
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):
2`000
1`930
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
