When you're looking for the ideal vehicle, there are a lot of factors to keep in mind. Would you rather have something that's more powerful or more practical? Are you more interested in the innovative safety features, or are the comfort and convenience aspects of a vehicle more appealing to you?
With options like the 2017 Audi A4 and the BMW 3 Series, you don't have to compromise to get everything you want out of your luxury sedan. For our drivers in the Greenville, New Bern, and Raleigh areas, the team at Pecheles Audi selected key features to cover in this article. Let's take a look at how these two classy options stack up against one another in this car comparison.
Power and Drivability
When you pop the hoods of the 2017 Audi A4 and the BMW 3 Series vehicles, what you see superficially won't appear to be much different. Both cars contain a 2.0L four-cylinder engine, and both offer trim levels that provide all-wheel drive. The Audi A4 runs on a seven-speed automatic transmission, while the BMW 3 Series is powered by an eight-speed automatic transmission. Even so, the Audi boasts more power and more torque, with 252 horsepower at 5,000 RPM and 273 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 RPM. The BMW trails behind with 180 horsepower at 5,000 RPM and 200 lb-ft of torque at 1,250 RPM.
Although it's less powerful than the Audi, the BMW does beat the Audi to 60 MPH by 0.2 seconds, likely due to its heavier weight and transmission. However, unless you're planning on taking your vehicle out to a racetrack, that amount of time won't affect your overall driving experience. Rather, the A4 provides the lighter, more powerful vehicle that's maneuverable and stays flatter and tighter around corners.
Safety and Convenience
Standard safety features included in both the 2017 Audi A4 and the BMW 3 Series are the anti-lock braking system along with a driver airbag, passenger airbag, front side airbags, and curtain airbags. The Audi also features Lane Keep Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control for added convenience, and you can upgrade your model to include the Parking System Plus with four front and four rear acoustic sensors.
Along with these safety features, both vehicles offer standard features to enhance your comfort such as air conditioning, a CD player, a radio, power windows, and power door locks. The Audi comes out on top in this area as it also comes standard with a sunroof or moonroof, leather seats, driver power seats, and passenger power seats. Additionally, you can upgrade your luxury sedan to include a Convenience Package, which offers innovative technological features like keyless engine start, hands-free trunk release, and heated auto-dimming power exterior mirrors. You can also opt for the Sport Package for a more practical take on your luxury sedan that features sport suspension, 12-way power front seats, four-way power lumbar, and a sleek black cloth headliner.
Test Drive a 2017 Audi A4 Today!
Clearly, both the 2017 Audi A4 and the BMW 3 Series are great choices if you're in the market for a luxury vehicle. However, if you're hoping to find one that offers as much power as it does comfort and convenience, the Audi is the way to go. For local drivers of Greenville, New Bern, and Raleigh, our Pecheles Audi dealership has a wide variety of pre-owned and new vehicles for you to choose from. We'd love to meet you and discuss your options, so give us a call today and schedule your first test drive!