2016 Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series - In Depth Review & Comparison

It’s always exciting to review niche cars like the Mustang but often of more importance is an in-depth look at cars which people actually buy. The Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series are two such cars which sell in strong numbers in South Africa.
They’re rivals in a highly competitive segment which is dominated by the Germans. Both of the cars featured here are hugely popular variants of each model. They feature 2.0 litre engines, both have their respective manufacturers sport line kits fitted and both are white. So, which one should you buy?
0:00 Intro
0:47 Pricing Comparison
1:26 Power & Torque
2:03 Drive Analysis
2:40 BMW 3 Series Interior
3:56 Audi A4 Interior
4:48 Rear space of Audi A4 & BMW 3 Series
5:44 Boot space of Audi A4 & BMW 3 Series
6:18 Outro
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[@KaamilNaicker]

Awesome video guys! Love the way you do these. Very unique approach :)

[@badtypoerror]

I enjoyed your presentation very much :) Thanks for the review!

[@peter-joecombrinck2382]

The Audi TFT screens is a little more expensive as told to me by the dealership. While it being a 7000 rand option you can't have it without adding the 22000 rand navigation system, the 4000 rand TFT compatible steering wheel and Audi connect which is another 4 grand. While you are getting a lot, it ends up more like a 37000 rand option.

[@Carscoza]

+Peter-Joe Combrinck Thanks for this, we'll look into it further.

[@ritikraj5039]

I'm

[@victornine1010]

I would definitely prefer the Audi versus the BMW. More reliability and cheaper options for sure.

[@ALI-yx1cu]

Bmw 🔥

[@bhagib1835]

its really very helpful to me.thank you guys

[@TheRealSimeon]

I need the Audi in my life!

[@Optimus79Prime]

Great detailed review!Thanx.

[@__SM__1]

Your reviews is quite on point

[@sulaymaananverbham1220]

CiroDeSiena keep up the good work !

[@leonclaassen7727]

good review overall - more of these comparison reviews are welcome. must say the optional extras on the Audi and BMW are quite expensive. A well spec car is well over the R700k

[@frankstrydom8675]

Good review. Thanks.

[@sirbeautimus5346]

I prefer Audi.

[@seanzal]

To the Audi haters, who pretend to know about cars, but clearly don't. Here is a lesson.....There is no denying that the A4 is a VW group car. So is Porsche, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Bentley and Skoda! The A4 doesn't share its underpinnings with the Passat however. The Passat shares its underpinnings with the golf. The A4 chassis is Audi only. This new A4 shares its platform with the Q7. The engine is mounted longitudinally which is the traditional Audi way. It also allows for the Torsen based Quattro system which is pure Audi, not VW Passat. Pure Audi is a nose heavy, longitudally engined vehicle with all wheel drive and the best interior in the business.

[@sc1dgp]

+seanzal best thing i have heard today.. glad at least someone is not BMW "Performanceeeeeeeeee" - Biased. even i agree that Bmw is a driver oriented only car. The Audi is just better overall.

[@afg__gamer4911]

thank you for the info hope the bimmer fan Boys have also understand that

[@Vic292]

Very well said sir! Couldn't have written it any better.

[@melissablack1422]

Which car parts are more expensive or harder to access?

[@Elliot_Vulpe]

seanzal same chassis as q7? And why the hell A4 it's not comfortable as the q7?

[@parhamr4997]

AUDI GANG. just got the 2017 audi a4 with the s-line package, 2.0 quatro about 4 days ago and its the best car ive ever owned. the car i had prior to this was the 2013 a4 and this years model is massive improvement over its previous model. ive driven many cars from different companies but audi a4 has always been my go to sedan. the price is decent and you definitely get ur money's worth. GET AN AUDI NOW AND YOU WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER CAR!

[@ezechielpyton]

Amazing Explanations!!!!! #TeamAudi

[@wingszero4485]

The Audi A4 is a brand new platform and make impressive progress so it's no accident that to be better than 3 series.

[@rnburley]

Interior in the Audi is nice, no denying that but for everything else = BMW

[@jackbarrett7067]

Soo true I love all audi's especially the a4 and a7

[@Memories-_]

If bmw ever modernize there interiors i would 100% have it but for now i will take the A4

[@QueenGoesYT]

It really comes down to one factor, front or rear wheel drive. I'd chose rear wheel drive any day, all day.

[@tedubadu2536]

i'm 100% confident that he's wrong. it's difficult to find an Audi without all wheel drive, i highly doubt they'd be selling their sporty model in fwd

[@t.n.9125]

uhh...they're mostly FWD...unless you get quattro.

[@tedubadu2536]

Audi? no its the other way around Thien Trinh

[@t.n.9125]

not in Australia mate

[@tedubadu2536]

Thien Trinh australia is a strange place then, mate.

[@kailai366]

Bayren Munich and... another German football team.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@Carscoza]

+Kai Lai :)

[@Jack-qj6gy]

And yet they go with the car that's not Bavarian xD

[@varykino2844]

Audi is Bavarian as well.

[@Alboboyz]

Kai Lai it's not that funny

[@johnndlovu6622]

Kai Lai that was also my reaction

[@ulimwengu5599]

Ooh God oneday I'll have one of these!

[@johannesmaximilian848]

The A4 looks kinda boring but the interior is so amazing in my opinion - exterior BMW - interior A4

[@Gabriel-km2xi]

I always said that I want a car with BMW's exterior design and Audi's interior design.

[@marinoint]

Great comparison! Although it could be better if you turn down the music volume.

[@bodrulm1]

I have a 4 Gran Coupe. The interior feels more sporty than the S Line. You can't go wrong with either, but I prefer the sportier looking and feeling BMW. Audi are kinda dull to drive

[@kenshi1204]

I think that the Audi is the newest model and the BMW is the facelift model...most people care more about how they feel behind the wheel and less about numbers...

[@vinelord5589]

+ken shi Hence the bmw is more sporty and the audi is more comfortable, yyou can pick what you want.

[@kenshi1204]

I don't get this comparison between a brand new model vs an facelift to an older model...but it's just me. I will always go for BMW...if I care about comfort I will focus on the 7 series or S Classe which is not the case, I'm not a business man..

[@conniebuccheri7506]

classic bmw

[@NS416]

+DeathNikki not everyone going for comfort

[@vinelord5589]

Brownie Not everyone is going for sport

[@gokhanfiliz3157]

good video Amazing

[@jamiep61]

I live In the UK and I like Both Models and they are very popular with Company Car Drivers

[@user-hd9ds4dj2q]

Sponsored by audi ?

[@kiralydavee]

beichongzhi

[@thomasstvarnik]

why? everybody will tell u that the audi feels better on the inside... i have not seen a comparison video of the a4 with other cars in its class where it wouldnt win.

[@mahmudahferris885]

How's the Motor Plans on these cars and what comes standard with the BMW?

[@freewayninja4065]

Am I the only one that thinks this review was biased towards the Audi?

[@SpyrosFougias]

+Kufre Udobong Yes because it's not biased. It's just that the Audi IS better...

[@freewayninja4065]

Spyros Fougias Oh, okay.

[@e.f5431]

+Kufre Udobong I wonder how much money Audi paid him

[@sheowmartini]

Should have reviewed the 328i not 320i....

[@e.f5431]

+Aparicio Martim not even the 328i but the 340i because it's the sportiest version of the 3 series beside the M3

[@jedlaidlaw6792]

You should try and do a review on the latest Volvo S60

[@MichaelNNguyen]

How much did Audi paid this guy.

[@adeer1191]

enough :D

[@ajsin]

pay*

[@SuperMrBentley]

an audi a4 i guess? xD

[@t.n.9125]

Agreed. I know both of these well. Audi is by no means a crap car with a superior interior and digital cockpit...but BMW is the clear winner.

[@keketsobaholo8075]

M I C H A E L to u to u to

[@jonathanoakey4745]

Nice comparison, and the same conclusion as I reached when I was researching my new car, although I was looking at estates (station wagons). I bought an Audi A4 and have made a review and other videos on my KZbin channel. And yes, when I drive other cars I'm sure I'll miss my Virtual Cockpit! :)

[@gurtejsinghlidhar]

Audi has paid him for this review

[@kimwhitney3453]

And it's so ugly! No comparison!

[@vickbond008]

Here in the states, anything in the BMW 3 series, under 330 only has 180 horsepower. So yes, the Audi will probably have more power. In fact, the only reason I bought a 330 instead of a 320, was because I could have bought a high end Jetta for 12 thousand less, with a longer warranty, better fuel cost, better cost for insurance, and 75 more horsepower. Just remember that when someone tries to brag about their 320 anything BMW. :-D

[@MrStiggytube]

BMW Sheer Driving Pleasure👌🏽

[@The4Musketeers]

It's going to be a lie in 5 years

[@foxythewampire9400]

Bmw 4life audi is rusty crap

[@brbhave2p00p4]

GIVE me the BMW❤️

[@EpicPlayZ-sd6jq]

nice.... i love audi

[@tonyw7972]

The A4 we get in canada have engine problems. They have to rebuilt the engine in order to resolve the oil consumption problem.

[@-krimelifepapi6009]

I’m actullag about to get my first car and can’t decide between the a3 or a4!!!! I’m 16 I’m so exited!!!

[@razah5927]

A3 since it’s your first car

[@ibeunstoppable]

The BMW 3-series is by far the entry-level luxury sedan.

[@tplifeline]

White Audi A4 ! love !

[@kingdynamo4519]

Does anyone knw what the standard models price are for both cars??

[@mikahhenry6393]

Hi Guys. Do you deal with Casspirs spare parts?

[@noticiasdeultimahora8290]

Besides the fact that you couldn't drive test them on the road, this comparison is fair and way better than those international ones that favour BMW always even though they look the same year after year with very very small incrementation and na interior layout that has been around since I was born, I agree that the Audi is better.

[@zakariyyadindar9922]

I prefer the Audi A4 but I would buy the quattro sline

[@alexgrazie93]

+Zakariyya Dindar how about bmw xdrive? :D

[@UnlicensedPharmaciszt]

+alexgrazie93 Not even close to Quattro... Torsen vs multi-plate clutch, you just don't pick the latter one.

[@alexgrazie93]

Jeff Guo just asking, i dont like either audi or bmw i prefer Tesla Model S ;)

[@TheEryk03]

+alexgrazie93 you mast hate auto industry

[@alexgrazie93]

TheEryk03 nope, i just hate loud cars :D

[@ibrahimelasheibi5261]

I love Audi ♡

[@godfreyntitane4168]

I'm in love with BMW it is comfort.

[@Butcheren0]

Time to ramp up the reviews to 4k! :)

[@jeremyv11000]

I’m pretty sure most people here buying a luxury car are looking for a premium interior and comfortable ride. People buying brand new are typically older and would prefer a well rounded car. For younger people and people who like a sporty feel the bmw is the way to go. If you want tech and absolute quality, and comfort go with Audi

[@Vic292]

Audilife Younger people are more into technology these days, so it’s kind of contradicting to say BMW is for the younger crowd. I think it’s the opposite.

[@mainstreamprop]

nice

[@denisbeslimov2279]

what i learn by watching these videos is that BMW is for younger people (18 to 35 ) Audi is more business people ( 30 to 55) and Mercedes is for older people ( 60 to 100) ...

[@ool3062]

Are you serious? Audi is for little young kids that don't know how to drive..

[@sylvesterskyes9558]

BMW is for all wealthy people except old that can repair it when it breaks. :P BMW reliability is awful, might just go Mercedes or Audi in the future. I'm very disappointing by the reliability of the M cars especially. -A BMW lover-

[@denisbeslimov2279]

@@ool3062 2 years later I agree with you, add to that VW golfs and jettas

[@black914015678]

SirBlank like yourself??

[@reddftedhb]

True

[@rio96669]

I would pick the audi ❤

[@AnthonyCioce1998]

why the fuck would you compare an a4 over a 320i atleast do a 328i

[@WeKnowTheTruth2012]

price

[@willianmkd909]

+Anthony Cioce Because the audi is also 2.0 moron

[@leodaboss2169]

Really though, he's a dumb fuck

[@AlpTuredi]

+Wilijan Mkd 28i is also 2.0 liters

[@jackbarrett7067]

+Leo Daboss sorry he's actually not audi is way better than bmw when it comes to sport speed comfort and equipment as Standard...... So to put that in short bmw is basically the poor mans Audi

[@ViweMavayi]

Well done @CiroDeSiena for this review.

[@lorank7656]

You forgot one thing the bmw 3 series was released in end of 2011 vs audi a4 release end of 2015 but still audi managed to be only marginally better.

[@exinsiders3009]

audi is fantastic audi is winner

[@Efendy-ue9ph]

Audi👍

[@segamatale8375]

Have you ever wondered why it took Audi 3 years to come up with a direct rival of the new 3 series and c-class? They had no idea where to start to beat the competition. Still after 3 years, they come up with shape we all expected. I expected a rabbit from a hat type of shape from Audi. But it's just normal. Beemer rules on this one. The previous shape was the only time where Audi probably outdesigned Beemer and Merc.

[@timwoods9868]

The Audi just stands out way more

[@omara.7107]

Plz do mercedes c class vs 3 series vs a4

[@tjalling123456789]

audi for the win!

[@MrFrischi65]

Schönen Dank an Audi für das Sponsoring

[@mikosugo4479]

For sure Audi

[@sdjunaid]

lol comparing cars without driving

[@nyikonorman2997]

😂🤣

[@pudops]

I was actually in shock that the Audi wasn't Quattro.

[@elaziz2357]

audi and bmw are very beautiful and nice cars. i prefer bmw

[@Danny-sd1ej]

Bmw makes there cars to look sportier Audi make there cars for comfort access and space

[@Vic292]

Audi always wins. AUDI💙

[@mrkruger5108]

not

[@gabrijelkordic1652]

@@mrkruger5108 Yes fuck your self...

[@JamesJDMoe]

give me the BMW

[@JAYV45_]

F the BMW

[@sirbeautimus5346]

Chocolate Hunter :-)

[@gremsa]

audi a4 2016 so ownes the bmw 3

[@BUKASIDO]

BMW meets his father of light technology. After 5 years of Audi using perfectly designed lights BMW began 2015 to design more beautiful lights than the boring always the same looking Angel eyes or 3 stripes backlights good job BMW you're of course the Master of Innovation haha Audi best of the World

[@johnle1535]

It's not just him. 2017, audi A4 has had better review everywhere you go including carwow and you can't say mat Watson is wrong.

[@doncaleb5695]

DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE AUDI!!!!!!! AUD'A THIS WORLD!!!!!!!

[@rehaanmahajan8066]

I have this Audi

[@maxlevel9509]

what is rans?

[@gerRule]

Ugh I can’t decide I guess I’ll just have to ignore everyone and just test drive both myself, so far I’m swinging towards bmw m3

[@melissablack1422]

Which car is easier to maintain ? Can an Audi be taken anywhere to be fixed? I've always heard that a bow has ti brought to bmw to be fixed

[@slashtrio]

I think the Audi has a better interior. I have been driving a VW CC for some time I think the simple understated look is nice and classy. The BMW looks a little too busy on the dash. Conversely I think the 3 series looks better on the outside. I can’t help it, but many Audi’s look like jettas or Passat’s to me, besides the A7 or course. The BMW just has a better look from the front and side profile.

[@everyonesview]

This ain't a review but compliments to Audi, period!

[@leonclaassen7727]

Maybe you should through the Passat 2.0TSI R-line into the mix. Much more car for a better price

[@pistolpeeroy]

+Leon Claassen hahahahahaha fuck off leon.

[@leonclaassen7727]

+pistolpeeroy quite an intelligent reply

[@thabsmashego676]

the A4 is basically a Passat!

[@a-r4sch254]

+Thabs Mashego no it isnt it doesnt even share the Platform with a passat . the a4 is build together with the q7 .....

[@aaronthibodeaux3558]

What in the hell is a rand and how do you acquire these things?

[@nygeriunprence]

They sell Rand Pauls at House of Hoops I copped one fam

[@AR-fw5bn]

It’s so sad that google only works in SA. What a pity

[@ghettojournalisttv5647]

@@AR-fw5bn fact lol

[@phiwanhlengethwa3874]

since when has the RSA ditched the metric system

[@cold_fussion6317]

What in the end matters is the mechanical Reliability.

[@smitmac73290]

totally biased !! made me laugh when i compared him at 5:00 and 5:21 he literally tilted the seat back in the 3 series and with exactly same legroom he still goes with Audi :p

[@EChillen1]

BMW allday erryday

[@PaceyPimp]

i had then both and Audi is way better looking you hey that wow factor but BMW is all about the drive and performance. Audi feel heavy and clunky like it was an American car.

[@sc1dgp]

+TechPimp shhh... even the R8's V8 and V10's and every other Audi engine Sounds like an American Muscle car.. Infiltrated Germany.. :P

[@kylergross]

+S C Audi's V10 which is basically Lamborghini's V10 being shared by them sounds nothing like a Muscle car

[@adeer1191]

keep in mind, the 3er is just a Facelift and the A4 is a new model with a new concept! this is a essential difference between these cars! this comparison is not fair...

[@emac2544]

I want a audi and bmw

[@danI43541]

Easy: if you want something really sporty: get the 3 series; if you want tech and luxury get the A4... both cars are great so it's simply the taste that differentiates the cars.. same with the C class

[@thembelanizondi981]

I wonder which car is more reliable, cheaper to maintain......?

[@SoLA489]

The Audi is more professional, elegant, mature and serious whereas the bmw is more sporty, aggressive and youthful. But they are both stylish cars.

[@nikolajovanovic3940]

BMW ❤

[@georkl8454]

from what country is this channel

[@Carscoza]

Hi there, we are based in Cape Town, South Africa.

[@georkl8454]

Cars.co.za nice..keep up the good work!:)

[@MrBonolo]

Cars.co.za How much did They pay you ? Your just giving us headaches with your bias opinions lol we know BMW is way better

[@Account1746]

A4 only

[@tearknight]

I don't think it is wise to compare a brand new A4 with 320i. At leat you should bring us the bmw 330im with B48 engine.

[@yuriyyuriy4623]

i prefer bmw, it's faster and looks aggressive!!!🚗👍

[@wishtari]

Faster?

[@yuriyyuriy4623]

wishtari without compromise!😉

[@tushaarnippuleti4261]

Yuriy Yuriy not true at all

[@RagingBad]

Overboard Laughter of course its faster

[@jeffstryker1454]

I would get the Audi but the Quattro version not the front wheel drive version.