BMW 3 Series Vs Audi A4 comparison

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New Delhi

₹ 65.01 Lakh

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₹ 46.25 Lakh

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Overview

BMW 3 Series Vs Audi A4 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the 3 Series Vs A4 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

3 Series Vs A4 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Audi A4 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 46.25 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 55.11 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, BMW 3 Series price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 65.01 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 79.53 Lakh for range topping Petrol model.

Summary	BMW 3 Series	Audi A4
Price	₹ 65.01 Lakh	₹ 46.25 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Audi
Body Type	Sedan	Sedan
Mileage	16.13 KM/L	17.84 KM/L
Power	374 bhp	188 bhp
Engine	2998 CC	1984 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

3 Series Vs A4 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Audi A4 base Petrol engine returns 18 KM/L. The BMW 3 Series base Petrol returns 16 KM/L.

3 Series Vs A4 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Audi A4 gets 188 bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW 3 Series comes in 374 bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	3.0-litre, Six-cylinder Engine	Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Displacement (CC)	2998 CC	1984 CC
No. of Cylinders	6	4
Power	374 bhp	188 bhp@4200-6000 rpm
Torque	500 Nm	320 Nm@1450-4200 rpm
Top Speed	N/A	N/A
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	4.4	7.3
No. of gears	8	7
Drive Train	RWD	FWD
Turbocharger	N/A	N/A
Emissions Standard	N/A	N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Length	4824 mm	4762 mm
Width	1811 mm	1847 mm
Height	1429 mm	1433 mm
Wheelbase	2810 mm	2819 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	165 mm
Kerb Weight	1544 KG	1555 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	480 L	460 L
No. of Doors	4	4
No. of Rows	N/A	N/A
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	59.0	54.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	16.13 KM/L	17.84 KM/L
Mileage - City	11.00 KM/L	15.50 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	16.00 KM/L	17.80 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Double Joint Spring-strut Axle	5-link Front Suspension; Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Five-Arm	5-link Rear Suspension; Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electro-Mechanical Steering
Steering Adjustability	1	1

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Front Tyre Size	225/45 R18	225/50 R17 94Y
Rear Tyre Size	255/40 R18	225/50 R17 94Y
Spare Wheel Type	N/A	N/A
Spare Wheel Size	N/A	N/A

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	2-Zone Climate Control	3 Zone Climate Control
Front AC	No	-
Rear AC	No	-
Third Row AC Zone	No	-
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shift	Yes	No
Idle Start/Stop Button	No	-
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	No	-
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start	No	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	No	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	No	-
Adjustable ORVMs	No	-
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	No	-
Remote control key without SAFELOCK	-

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	No	-
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	No	-
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	No	-
Seat Upholstery	No	-
Rear Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Armrest	Yes	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	No	-
Split Rear Seat	No	-
Front Seatback Pockets	No	-
Headrests	No	-
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Seat Memory Function	No	-
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	No	-

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags	-	-
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	No	-
Curtain Airbag	No	-
Knee Airbags	No	-
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	No	-
Hill Hold Control	No	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	-
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	-
Lane Assist	No	-
Forward Collision Warning	No	-
Auto Emergency Braking	No	-
Driver Drowsiness Detection	No	-
Child Seat Anchor Points	No	-
Parking Sensors	No	-
Speed Alert System	No	-
Parking Assistance	No	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	No	-
Dashcam	No	-
Electric ORVM Heating	No	-
Auto Hold assist	-
Cruise control system with speed limiter	-
Exterior mirrors power-adjustable	-
Exterior mirrors, auto-dimming on both sides	-
Exterior mirrors,heated and folding	-

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Light Type	LED	Xenon Plus
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	No	-
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	No	-
Ambient Lighting	No	-
Automatic High Beam Assist	No	-
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	No	-
Cornering Lights	Yes	No
Cabin Lamps	No	-

Exterior Features

Sunroof	No	-
Roof Rails	No	-
Shark Fin Antenna	No	-
Body-Coloured ORVMs	No	-
Chrome Accents	No	-
ORVM Adjustments	No	-
Rear Spoiler	No	-
Skid Plates	No	-
Side Steps	No	-

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	No	-
Trip Meter	No	-
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	No	-
Clock	No	-
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	No	-
Gear Indicator	No	-
Shift Indicator	No	-
Tachometer	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	No	-
Touchscreen Display Size	No	-
Audio System	No	-
Speakers	Yes	Yes
Tweeters	-	-
Subwoofer	-	-
GPS Navigation	Yes	No
Voice Commands	No	-
Smartphone Connectivity	No	-
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
USB Support	Yes	Yes
AUX Compatibility	No	-
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	No	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-
Radio	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	No	-
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	No	-
Geofencing	No	-
Digital Key	No	-
AI Voice Assistance	No	-
Auto Park Assist	No	-
Autonomous Driving Level	No	-
SOS Button	No	-

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	No	-
Type Manufacturer Warranty	No	-

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