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2014 BMW 3 Series
MSRP $35,990 - $58,300
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2012 Audi A4
MSRP $37,800 - $49,400
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Gas I4
Displacement
2.0 L/122 3.0 L/182
2.0L/121
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Diesel Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Horsepower
181 hp @ 5000 rpm 180 hp @ 4000 rpm 241 hp @ 5000 rpm 326 hp @ 5800 rpm 300 hp @ 5800 rpm 335 hp @ 5800 rpm
211 hp @ 5300-6000 rpm
Torque
200 ft-lb @ 1250 rpm 280 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 1250 rpm 317 ft-lb @ 1300 rpm 332 ft-lb @ 1300 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 1300 rpm 330 ft-lb @ 1300 rpm
258 ft-lb @ 1500-4200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Manual 8-Speed Automatic w/STEPTRONIC 8-Speed Automatic w/STEPTRONIC -inc: electronic selector-lever 8-Speed Sport Automatic -inc: electronic selector-lever (quick shift) gearshift paddles and dynamic revolution counter in iDrive
8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission w/OD Multitronic CVT automatic transmission 6-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel Hybrid
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
6.4 - 10.5 L/100 km
8.9 - 10.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
4.5 - 6.7 L/100 km
6.5 - 7.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
4.5 - 10.5 L/100 km
6.5 - 10.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
57.0 - 60.0 L
64.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,024 - 1,049 mm
1,016 - 1,026 mm
Front Leg Room
1,067 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,400 - 1,402 mm
1,410 mm
Rear Head Room
958 - 973 mm
953 - 970 mm
Rear Leg Room
889 - 996 mm
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
1,374 - 1,400 mm
1,379 mm
Trunk Volume
283 - 368 L
351 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,809 - 2,921 mm
2,809 mm
Length, Overall
4,628 - 4,823 mm
4,704 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,811 - 1,829 mm
1,829 mm
Height, Overall
1,417 - 1,509 mm
1,427 - 1,435 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,474 - 1,819 kg
1,590 - 1,730 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/45VR18 P225/50VR17 P225/40YR19 P225/45YR18 P225/40WR19 P225/40R18 P225/45YR19 P225/45WR19 P225/45VR19
P225/50R17 P255/35R19 P245/40R18
Rear Tire Size
P225/45VR18 P225/50VR17 P255/35YR19 P255/40YR18 P255/35WR19 P255/35R18 P255/40YR19 P255/40WR19 P255/40VR19
P225/50R17 P255/35R19 P245/40R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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