The New BMW 3 Series Outperforms the New Audi A4 in Knoxville, TN

At Grayson BMW, we think a small luxury car should thrill you with its brisk acceleration and athletic handling. The new BMW 3 Series is a sports sedan with lively driving dynamics that will reinvigorate your commute in Knoxville. The Audi A4 is a luxury car that's close to the same size as the 3 Series. However, we don't think it has as much driving verve and practicality as the BMW. Keep reading to see why.

BMW 3 Series

Audi A4



 

BMW 3 Series vs. Audi A4

Performance

  • More Horsepower. The new BMW 3 Series comes standard with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 255 horsepower and 294 pound-feet of torque. Sevierville drivers will appreciate that four other powertrains are available in the 3 Series, including a 503-horsepower six-cylinder motor that puts out 479 pound-feet of torque. The new Audi A4 comes with a 201-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 236 pound-feet of torque. Its strongest available engine only produces 349 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque.
  • Faster Acceleration. You'll want a luxury car that's easy to merge onto the freeway during rush hour in Oak Ridge, TN. The new BMW 3 Series can go from 0 to 60 mph in only 3.4 seconds when properly equipped. The new Audi A4's best 0 to 60 time is just 4.4 seconds.
  • Better fuel economy. Maryville, TN drivers who want to cut gas expenses will like that the new BMW 3 Series gets 26 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway when properly equipped. An available BMW 330e plug-in hybrid model gets 75 MPG-equivalent in combined city/highway driving. The new Audi A4 only gets 25 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway in its most fuel-efficient setup.
  • More Reliable. If you drive your car to work every day in Knoxville, you want to be sure its dependable. The new BMW 3 Series earned a 79 out of 100 predicted reliability rating from J.D. Power. The new Audi A4 received a 74 out of 100 score for predicted reliability.

Interior

  • More Passenger Space. While both the new BMW 3 Series and the new Audi A4 can seat five people, the 3 Series provides you with more room to stretch out. The 3 Series has 42 inches of front legroom, compared to just 41.3 inches for the A4. Tall people in Maryville, TN will appreciate that the 3 Series has 38.7 inches of front headroom. The A4 only has 37.3 inches of front headroom.
  • More Storage Room. Sevierville drivers who bring a lot of suitcases or sports gear in their car will like that the new BMW 3-Series has a 17 cubic-foot trunk. The Audi A4's trunk has just 12 cubic feet of cargo space.

Technology

  • Digital Instrument Cluster. The new BMW 3-Series comes standard with the BMW Digital Cockpit, which is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that displays important driver information. The new Audi A4 offers a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, but it is an optional feature that you must pay more to have.
  • More Infotainment Controls. The new BMW 3-Series comes with the user-friendly iDrive infotainment system, which comes standard with voice control capability. People in Oak Ridge will appreciate that it also offers optional gesture control skills. The new Audi A4 doesn't offer voice or gesture control in its MMI infotainment system.

Test Drive a New BMW 3 Series Model at Grayson BMW

The new BMW 3 Series has potent engines and a spacious cabin. Visit Grayson BMW and test drive a new 3 Series model today.