BMW 3 Series Sedan (2012 – 2016) vs Audi S4 Avant (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Audi S4 Avant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 333 hp against 313 hp. The BMW 3 Series Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.1 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,460 kg against 1,750 kg. At 4,717 mm, the Audi S4 Avant is 93 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Sedan.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Sedan
2012 – 2016
|
Audi
S4 Avant
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | Sedan | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 34 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 313 hp | 333 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 630 Nm | 440 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 10.9 s | 5.1 – 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 250 km/h | 249 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.1 – 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,624 mm | 4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,413 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,810 mm | 2,812 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,460 – 1,685 kg | 1,750 – 1,780 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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