BMW 3 Series and Audi A3 were both manufactured by German manufacturers BMW and AG-Volkswagen Group from 1975 and 1996. Both cars offer more luxury, style, safety features and good performance for more driving pleasure. We will get to know more about these cars as we compare all of their features so you would know which car is best for you in the end.
(*Prices are reflective of average BE FORWARD pricings as of March 2021.)
BMW 3 Series Audi A3
Capacity / Doors 5 Seater / 4 Doors 5 Seater / 4 Doors
Production Period 2011 - 2015 2014 - 2020
Torque 400Nm (295.02 lb-ft) 320Nm (236.02 lb-ft)
Top Speed 250Kmph 136.70mph
0-100km/h 5.8 sec. 8.7 sec.
Engines 1.5L - 3.0L 1.4L - 2.0L
Key Features Power Steering, Anti Lock, Braking system,
Air Conditioner, Driver Airbag, Passenger
Airbag, Fog Lights - Front, Alloy Wheels,
Multi-function Steering WheelPower Steering,Power Windows Front, Anti Lock
Braking System, Air conditioner, Driver Airbag,
Passenger Airbag, Automatic Climate Control,
Fog Lights - Front, Alloy Wheels
Length x Width x Height 4624 mm (182.05 in.) x 1811 mm (71.3 in.)
x 1434 mm ( 56.46 in.) 4.46m (14.63ft) x 1.80m (5.91ft)
x 2.64m (8.66ft)
BE FORWARD PRICE $800 - $7,460 $950 - $18,710
Interior and Exterior Comparison
BMW 3 Series
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BMW 3 Series is in a greater position and improves in various details such as the innovative lighting concepts of the newly designed headlights and LED daytime lights.
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It gives the BMW 3 a sporty look and powerful visual appeal.
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The interior gains new materials and additional chrome accents for the control air vents and the central control panel comes with high gloss black. Chrome also applies in the electric window and seat adjustments which give clear and high quality accents to the eye. The cup holder in the central console gives other features and now has a sliding cover.
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It has 13 cubic ft. of trunk space and can be further increased to 53 – 56.5 cubic ft. when rear seats are folded.
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Audi A3
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The Audi A3 has sporty looking design and is highly expressive in every detail. The “Tornado Line” design from front to rear forms a distinct light refracting edge that accentuates the width.
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It also offers full LED headlights and expresses independent lines in the contour of its hood, the bumpers, air intakes and single frame grille.
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The interior of the Audi A3 sedan gives more attention to detail. The lines and surfaces are well designed and the center console is slightly turned towards the driver.
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It also has lots of storage rooms that can be used for personal things. This 4-door car has extra legroom for the passengers to travel long distances. It also has a boot capacity of 380 liters and it can be further increased with the rear seat folded to 1200 liters.
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Engine, Performance & Fuel Consumption
BMW 3 Series
The BMW 3 Series has 2 types of fuel: the petrol and diesel type. The petrol type used turbocharged 4-cylinder N13, 4-cylinder N20 and 6-cylinder N55 engines.
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The diesel type used 4-cylinder N47 and 6-cylinder N57 turbocharged engines. The sedan includes the 318i SE, 318i, 318i Sport, 318i Luxury, 318i M Sport, and the 2L in-line 4-cylinder DOHC equipped with a 1.5L in-line 3-cylinder BMW twin-power turbo gasoline engine. 320i equipped with a twin-power turbo gasoline engine, 320i xDrive equipped with a full-time four-wheel drive system xDrive, 320d equipped with a 2L in-line 4-cylinder DOHC twin-power turbo diesel engine, 340i Luxury and 340i M Sport equipped with a 3L in-line 6-cylinder DOHC twin-power turbo gasoline engine. Gran Turismo includes 320i Gran Turismo Luxury with 2L in-line 4-cylinder DOHC twin power turbo engine, 320i Gran Turismo M Sport, 320d Gran Turismo Luxury with 2L in-line 4-cylinder clean diesel engine.
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Audi A3
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The Audi A3 sedan has 3 cylinder engines. The engines bring together efficiency technologies from Audi. The 2.0 TDI produces 110Kw (150hp) and develops 320 nm of torque. The fuel consumption is 4.1L/100 km. The key performance of the 1.4 TFSI is 103Kw (140hp), 250nm torque and a fuel consumption of 4.7L/100km. The 1.8 TFSI produces 132kw (180 hp), 250 nm torque and the fuel consumption of 5.6L/100km.
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Final Verdict
Both cars, the BMW 3 Series and Audi A3 are stylish and sporty looking in the market. They are efficient and have high technology features but if you want more luxurious and sporty attributes, the Audi A3 tends to give more. However, the BMW 3 Series can offer a better driving experience but fewer technical advancements.
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