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2017 Audi A4
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2016 BMW 3-Series
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2017 Audi A4 vs. 2016 BMW 3-Series: Compare CarsThe BMW 3-Series has been a sport-sedan benchmark for decades. The Audi A4 is one of a thriving pack of challengers that now handily beat the Bimmer on a variety of fronts. Is the A4 one of those sport-luxury sedans with the whole package--a BMW-beating set of road manners, equipment, safety, and styling? |
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$34,690
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$31,000
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| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price | |||
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$37,300
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$33,150
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| Monthly Payment Estimate | |||
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$622 / month
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$553 / month
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| The Car Connection's Take | |||
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| TCC’s Bottom Line | |||
| The 2017 Audi A4 advances its sport-sedan credentials in lots of incremental ways, but the virtual cockpit drops the digital mic. | The 2016 BMW 3-Series delivers outstanding performance and comfort in a tastefully understated package. | ||
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| Fuel Economy | |||
| City | |||
| 25 mpg | 24 mpg | ||
| Highway | |||
| 33 mpg | 36 mpg | ||
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| EPA Classification | |||
| Compact Cars | Compact Cars | ||
| Interior Dimensions | |||
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | |||
| 55.9 | 55.1 | ||
| Second Leg Room (in) | |||
| 35.7 | 35.1 | ||
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | ||
| Front Leg Room (in) | |||
| 41.3 | 42 | ||
| Second Head Room (in) | |||
| 37.4 | 37.7 | ||
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | |||
| 54.5 | 55.1 | ||
| Front Head Room (in) | |||
| 38.9 | 40.3 | ||
| Exterior Dimensions | |||
| Length, Overall (in) | |||
| 186.1 | 182.5 | ||
| Height, Overall (in) | |||
| 56.2 | 56.3 | ||
| Track Width, Rear (in) | |||
| 61.2 | 61.9 | ||
| Wheelbase (in) | |||
| 111 | 110.6 | ||
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | |||
| 72.5 | 71.3 | ||
| Track Width, Front (in) | |||
| 61.9 | 60.3 | ||
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |||
| Trunk Volume (ft³) | |||
| 13 | 13 | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
| 13.3 | 12.3 | ||
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Brake ABS System | |||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | ||
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| Yes | Yes | ||
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
| 13 | 11.8 | ||
| Brake Type | |||
| 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc | ||
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |||
| Yes | Yes | ||
| Fuel Tank | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |||
| 15.3 | 15.8 | ||
| Steering | |||
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |||
| 38.1 | 37.1 | ||
| Steering Type | |||
| Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | ||
| Tires | |||
| Front Tire Size | |||
| P225/50HR17 | P225/55VR17 | ||
| Spare Tire Size | |||
| Compact | NA | ||
| Front Tire Order Code | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Spare Tire Order Code | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rear Tire Size | |||
| P225/50HR17 | P225/55VR17 | ||
| Rear Tire Order Code | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Weight Information | |||
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | |||
| 3483 | 3295 | ||
| Wheels | |||
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | |||
| Compact | NA | ||
| Rear Wheel Material | |||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | ||
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | |||
| 17 X 7.5 | 17 X 8 | ||
| Front Wheel Material | |||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | ||
| Spare Wheel Material | |||
| Steel | NA | ||
| Front Wheel Size (in) | |||
| 17 X 7.5 | 17 X 8 | ||
| Electrical | |||
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | |||
| 420 | 900 | ||
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |||
| 150 | 170 | ||
| Engine | |||
| Engine Type | |||
| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Gasoline Direct Injection | Gasoline Direct Injection | ||
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |||
| 273 @ 1600 | 200 @ 1250 | ||
| Engine Order Code | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Displacement | |||
| 2.0 L/121 | 2.0 L/122 | ||
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |||
| 252 @ 5000 | 180 @ 5000 | ||
| Mileage | |||
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |||
| 25 | 24 | ||
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) | |||
| 28 | 28 | ||
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |||
| 33 | 36 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 2.19 | 3.14 | ||
| Trans Order Code | |||
| NA | 205 | ||
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 1.06 | 1.67 | ||
| Trans Description Cont. | |||
| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | ||
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 0.51 | 1.00 | ||
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 3.19 | 4.71 | ||
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | |||
| 4.23 | 3.15 | ||
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 1.52 | 2.11 | ||
| Trans Type | |||
| 7 | 8 | ||
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 0.39 | 0.84 | ||
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 0.74 | 1.28 | ||
| Trans Description Cont. Again | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | |||
| 2.75 | 3.29 | ||
| Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| - | 0.67 | ||
| Summary | |||
| Vehicle Name | |||
| Audi A4 | BMW 3 Series | ||
| Body Style | |||
| Sedan | Sedan | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | |||
| Multi-Link | Strut | ||
| Suspension Type - Rear | |||
| Multi-Link | Multi-Link | ||
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | |||
| Multi-Link | Multi-Link | ||
| Suspension Type - Front | |||
| Multi-Link | Strut | ||
| Emissions | |||
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | |||
| 6.3 | 6.3 | ||
| Crash Test Ratings | |||
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| Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver | |||
| Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger | |||
| Overall Side Crash Rating | |||
| Side Barrier Rating | |||
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | |||
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | |||
| Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat | |||
| Combined Side Rating Front Seat | |||
| Combined Side Rating Rear Seat | |||
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