Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series

Last Updated: August 20, 2026

Audi A4 price starts at Rs. 46.88 Lakh, which is Rs. 30.22 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 3 Series, priced at Rs. 77.10 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 and top speed.

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A4 vs 3 Series Comparison Summary

Specification Audi A4BMW 3 Series
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 46.88 LakhRs. 77.10 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 xDrive
Rating
56 reviews
43 reviews
Brand Name Audi BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 46.88 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 77.10 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 2998 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 207bhp@4200-6000rpm 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed S-tronic 8-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type FWD 4WD
Colors
Audi A4 Colors
BMW 3 Series Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15 Kmpl 13.02 Kmpl
Tyre Size 225/50 R17 F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Boot Space 460 Liters 480 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 90,687 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,49,146 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.10 Lakh A4 Insurance Rs. 3.27 Lakh 3 Series Insurance
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Displacement
1984 cc
2998 cc
Engine Type
2.0 L TFSI petrol engine
B58 Turbocharged I6
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
2998 cc
Max Power
207bhp@4200-6000rpm
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
Max Torque
320Nm@1450–4200rpm
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed S-tronic
8-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
1550 Kg
1745 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Twin
Mild Hybrid
2
No

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

Alloy Wheel Size Front
17
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
17
Not Available
Brakes Front
Not Available
ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Tyre Size
225/50 R17
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Run flat Radial

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
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
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
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
460
480
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
460 Liters
480 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
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-O
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Outside Temperature Display
Not Available
Yes
Heated Wing Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4762*1847*1433 mm3
4709*1827*1442 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2651 mm
No. Of Doors
4
4

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
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
Automatic Climate Control
Available
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
No of Speakers
Not Available
16
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
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-O
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Not Available
Yes
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
No
Not Available
Compass
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
14.9
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
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
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

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

grossWeight
2145 kg
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 A4 3 Series
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 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 ₹30.22 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 Audi A4 has better performance.

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