Compare Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series

A4 vs 3 Series Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	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)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	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	Keyless

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue	Analogue - Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
  Clock	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6+	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  CD Player
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

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

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Ventilated 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
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
  Braking Performance	41.6	33

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
  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)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
  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)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

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

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

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

• Exterior

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

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

• Rear row

  Seat Adjustment	2 Way	2 Way

A4 vs 3 Series Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	241	250
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	7.3	5.8
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	17.4	16.1
  Driving Range (km)	941	951.67
  Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	2.0L I4 TFSI	B48 Turbocharged I4
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 4200 rpm	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1450 rpm	400 Nm @ 1550 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.8	6
  Suspension - Front	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing
  Suspension - Rear	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Five-link axle
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	225 / 50 R17	225 / 50 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	225 / 50 R17	225 / 50 R17
  Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	460	480
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	54	59
  Passenger Capacity	5	5
  Length (mm)	4762	4709
  Width (mm)	1847	1827
  Height (mm)	1433	1435
  Wheelbase (mm)	2819	2851
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	135
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1550	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	2
  No of Doors	4	4

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A4 vs 3 Series User Ratings

Overall Rating	3.9/5 22 Ratings 8 Reviews	4.1/5 26 Ratings 13 Reviews
Rating Parameters	3.5 Exterior	4.5 Exterior
	3.4 Interior	4 Interior
	3.4 Ride Quality	4.1 Ride Quality