Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series. The Audi A4 price is Rs. 46.02 Lakh and BMW 3 Series price is Rs. 41.40 Lakh. The Audi A4 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. A4 provides the mileage of 17.4 kmpl and 3 Series provides the mileage of 19.62 kmpl.

A4 vs 3 Series Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	A4	3 Series
Price	Rs. 46.02 Lakh	Rs. 41.40 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1995 cc
Power	201 bhp	188 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Audi A4

Premium 40 TFSI

Rs. 46.02 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

Rs. 41.40 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi A4

Premium 40 TFSI

BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

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SPECIFICATIONS
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BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	241
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.1
Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L I4 TFSI	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm	400 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17.4View Mileage Details	19.62View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	941
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Dual Link Strut
Rear Suspension	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Five Arm Multi Link Suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 50 R17	225 / 50 R17
Rear Tyres	225 / 50 R17	225 / 50 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black / Atlas Beige with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim, Black / Okapi Brown with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim	Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Partial
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Manual

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Mediterranean Blue Metallic
	Navarra Blue Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Ibis White	Mineral Grey Metallic
		Alpine White

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A4 vs 3 Series Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series?

Audi A4 price is Rs. 46.02 Lakh and BMW 3 Series price is Rs. 41.40 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between A4 and 3 Series is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Premium 40 TFSI variant, mileage of A4 is 17.4kmpl and for the 320d Sport [2019-2020] variant, mileage of 3 Series is 19.62kmpl. Thus making 3 Series the most fuel efficient as compared to A4

Q: How is the performance of A4 compared to 3 Series?

For the Premium 40 TFSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of A4 produces 201 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm of torque. For the 320d Sport [2019-2020] variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series produces 188 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series

Length (mm)	4762	4709
Width (mm)	1847	1827
Height (mm)	1433	1442
Wheelbase (mm)	2819	2851
Kerb Weight (kg)		1660

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	54	57

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000