Audi A4 Avant (2012 – 2016) vs BMW 3 Series Touring (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Touring is the more powerful of the two, with up to 313 hp against 272 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 6.1 s. The Audi A4 Avant uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 4.3 L/100 km. The BMW 3 Series Touring is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,475 kg. At 4,699 mm, the Audi A4 Avant is 76 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
| Specification |
Audi
A4 Avant
2012 – 2016
|
BMW
3 Series Touring
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | Touring · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 31 | 29 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 272 hp | 116 – 313 hp |
| Torque | 38 – 500 Nm | 220 – 630 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 10.9 s | 4.9 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 192 – 249 km/h | 198 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 8.8 L/100 km | 4.3 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,699 mm | 4,623 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,809 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,475 – 1,855 kg | 1,450 – 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.