Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

Audi A4 price starts at Rs. 46.88 Lakh, which is Rs. 30.92 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 3 Series, priced at Rs. 77.80 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the A4 offers a claimed 15 kmpl, while the 3 Series delivers 13.02 kmpl. On the performance front, the A4 uses a 1984cc engine producing 207bhp@4200-6000rpm and the 3 Series a 2998cc engine producing 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm. If you're deciding between the A4 and 3 Series, the A4 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the 3 Series stands out for performance.

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A4 vs 3 Series Comparison Summary

Specification Audi A4BMW 3 Series
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 46.88 LakhRs. 77.80 Lakh
Mileage 15 kmpl13.02 kmpl
Engine 1984 cc2998 cc
Max power 207bhp@4200-6000rpm368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
Top speed 241 Km/h253 Km/h

A4 vs 3 Series Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi A4 PremiumBMW 3 Series M340i xDriveAudi Q3 Nova
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Brand Name Audi BMW Audi
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 46.88 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 77.80 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 51.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 2998 cc 1984 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 207bhp@4200-6000rpm 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed S-tronic 8-Speed Steptronic 7-Speed DCT
Drive Type FWD 4WD AWD
Colors
Audi A4 Colors
BMW 3 Series Colors
Audi Q3 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15 Kmpl 13.02 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 225/50 R17 F225/40R19, R255/35R19 Not Available
Boot Space 460 Liters 480 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front 7
EMI
Rs. 90,687 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,50,500 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,00,572 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.10 Lakh A4 Insurance Rs. 3.29 Lakh 3 Series Insurance Rs. 2.30 Lakh Q3 Insurance
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Displacement
1984 cc
2998 cc
1984 cc
Engine Type
2.0 L TFSI petrol engine
B58 Turbocharged I6
2.0L TFSI
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
2998 cc
1984 cc
Max Power
207bhp@4200-6000rpm
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm
Max Torque
320Nm@1450–4200rpm
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
320Nm@1500-4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed S-tronic
8-Speed Steptronic
7-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
1550 Kg
1745 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Twin
Yes
Mild Hybrid
2
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.1 Sec
4.4 Sec
7.1 Sec
Fuel Capacity
54 Liters
59 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
241 Km/h
253 Km/h
229 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
15 Kmpl
13.02 Kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (City)
14.1 kmpl
Not Available
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
17.4 kmpl
Not Available
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
17
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
17
Not Available
Not Available
Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy
Suspension Front
Not Available
Multi-link suspension
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
Multi-link suspension
Not Available
Brakes Front
Not Available
ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Electronic
Tyre Size
225/50 R17
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Not Available
Wheel Size
Not Available
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Run flat Radial
Not Available

Additional Interior Features
Contour Ambient Lighting with 30 colors, Frameless auto dimming interior rear view mirror, Manual sunshade for the rear passenger windows
BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
Not Available
11.9
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Leatherette
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
460
480
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
4
4
Not Available
Boot Space
460 Liters
480 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Exterior mirrors, power-adjustable, heated and folding, auto-dimming on both sides,, Chrome Door Handles
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Not Available
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Not Available
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4762*1847*1433 mm3
4709*1827*1442 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2651 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
4
4
Not Available

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Comfort heavy duty suspension, Remote control key without SAFELOCK, Cruise control system with speed limiter
Launch Control Function, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Comfort access with Digital Key plus, M Sport Suspension, Variable Sport steering, intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, M Sport Differential
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Audi Smartphone Interface,Audi Sound System
Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
3 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
16
10
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Exterior mirrors, power-adjustable, heated and folding, auto-dimming on both sides,, Chrome Door Handles
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Only
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
No
Not Available
Not Available
Compass
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
14.9
12.8 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Not Available
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
All Windows
Not Available
All Windows
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Yes
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
7
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available

Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Remote Engine Start Stop
No
Not Available
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
2145 kg
Not Available
Not Available
rearTread
1555 mm
Not Available
Not Available

Is BMW 3 Series Better Than Audi A4?

50% users have chosen BMW 3 Series over Audi A4 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 125 users have also rated BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences BMW 3 Series is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Audi A4 is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor 3 Series A4
Mileage 4.4 4.2
Performance 4.7 4.5
Comfort 4.7 4.4
Maintenance 3.8 3.6
Safety 4.7 4.7
Features 4.3 4.5
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Audi A4 Vs BMW 3 Series Vs Audi Q3 FAQs

Which car is best between Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series?
As per the users experiences Audi A4 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But BMW 3 Series is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series?
The Audi A4 is cheaper than BMW 3 Series by ₹30.92 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series?
The Audi A4 delivers better mileage 15 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series?
For the Premium version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of A4 produces 207bhp@4200-6000rpm of power and 320Nm@1450–4200rpm of torque. Whereas for the M340i xDrive version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1900-5000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW 3 Series has better performance.

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