Compare Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] vs BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

A4 vs 3 Series [2016-2019] vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	-	-
  Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	-	-
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue	Analogue	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic	Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Analogue

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	Not Available	2 Din	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display	LCD Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	-	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Speakers	6+	6	6
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  CD Player
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones	Two Zones
  Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets	2	2	1
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Braking Performance	41.6	-	-

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric	Fabric
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	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)	-	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	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)	-	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual
  Blinds - Rear Windshield	Electric	Electric	Electric
  Doot Sill Plates	Plastic	-	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	Halogen
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	-	-
  Fog Lamps	LED on front	Halogen on rear	-
  Tail Light	LED	LED	Halogen

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Black / Atlas Beige with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim, Black / Okapi Brown with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim	Black	Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	2	2	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

A4 vs 3 Series [2016-2019] vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
  Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	241	-	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	7.1	-	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	17.4	17.61	18.88
  Driving Range (km)	941	-	-
  Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 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 petrol engine	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	202 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm	181 bhp @ 5000 rpm	184 bhp @ 4000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm	270 Nm @ 1350 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	RWD	RWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS 6	-	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.8	-	-
  Suspension - Front	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	-	-
  Suspension - Rear	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	-	-
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	225 / 50 R17	225 / 55 R16	225 / 55 R16
  Tyres Size - Rear	225 / 50 R17	225 / 55 R16	225 / 55 R16
  Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	460	480	480
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	54	57	60
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	4762	4633	4624
  Width (mm)	1847	1811	2031
  Height (mm)	1433	1429	1429
  Wheelbase (mm)	2819	2810	2810
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	158	157
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1555	1585	1585
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	4	4	4

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A4 vs 3 Series [2016-2019] vs 3 Series [2012-2016] User Ratings

Overall Rating	3.9/5 22 Ratings 8 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	3.5 Exterior	-	-
	3.4 Interior	-	-
	3.4 Ride Quality	-	-