BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 64 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
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Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
370'000 km
300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Seat Exeo
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.70 m
4.62 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
480 litres
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
