BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
4.1
Real fuel consumption:
7.3 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
57 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1230 km in combined cycle
1390 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway
1390 km on highway
860 km with real consumption
950 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
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
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres less 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