BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
8.0
Real fuel consumption:
7.5 l/100km
8.8 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.55 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
445 litres
440 litres
Audi A4 has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
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 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
