Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
5.6
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1040 km in combined cycle
1080 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway
1380 km on highway
970 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
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:
4.59 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Audi A4 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
833 litres
460 litres
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
