Audi S4 vs BMW 3 Series
Overview | |
Years produced1992-1994 | Years produced1975-Present |
MSRP$54,900 | MSRP$43,800 |
Average price | Average price$24,761 |
Listings69 | Listings1031 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 349 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower349 hp @ 5400 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 349 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque369 lb-ft @ 1370 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower349 hp @ 5400 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.0 cu ft | Cargo Space16.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3880 lbs | Curb Weight3536 lbs |
Height56.2 in | Height56.8 in |
Length187.5 in | Length185.9 in |
Width79.6 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1036 lbs | Maximum Payload829 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1992-1994 | 1975-Present |
MSRP | $54,900 | $43,800 |
Average price | $24,761 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 349 hp V6 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 349 hp @ 5400 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 349 hp V6 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 1370 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 349 hp @ 5400 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.0 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3880 lbs | 3536 lbs |
Height | 56.2 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 187.5 in | 185.9 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1036 lbs | 829 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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