Audi A4 vs BMW 4 Series
When it comes down to not only buying a luxury vehicle but a fan favorite vehicle, there's no denying that the top two choices are the Audi A4 and the BMW 4 Series. Both have aggressive styling, high- performance driving capabilities, performance engine options to battle with today's competitors, along with the luxury components and quality equipment. But which one ranks supreme? We have a comprehensive comparison between these two vehicles.
Safety Features
Due to them being luxurious vehicles, it’s only right that they must have exceptional safety features. Let’s compare the safety between these cars. The Audi A4 comes with adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, turn assist, and vehicle exit assist. Unlike the Audi A4, BMW 4 Series has more trim options but isn’t too far off when it comes to safety. It comes with blind spot monitoring, automatic parking assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, forward collision warning, and adaptive cruise control. According to carsguide.com, both the Audi A4 and BMW 4 Series have an overall safety rating of four stars. While both have the same rating, the BMW 4 Series comes out on top with more safety features.
Performance
When it comes to overall performance, both these vehicles are forces to be reckoned with. Most Audi A4 vehicles come with a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with around 211 horsepower. They can go from 0-60 MPH in as little as 6 seconds. With power and acceleration like that, it’s no surprise that many people want this car. There’s not much to dislike about the BMW 4 Series either. The 420i and 430i trims have the same 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine as the Audi A4 but differ in horsepower. The 420i has a horsepower of 181 and the 430i has a horsepower of 248. For performance, the BMW 4 Series takes Round 2.
Design
Both the Audi A4 and the BMW 4 Series are known for their elegant designs, internally and externally. The Audi A4 exterior offers a sporty design which fits its power and performance. The interior is dressed with high-end materials and the styling is considered fresh and modern. The seats, which can fit up to five passengers, provide room and comfort. In terms of interior features, The Audi A4 comes with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 10-speaker sound system, and a 10.1 inch touchscreen. As for the BMW 4 Series, its exterior hasn’t changed very much compared to the previous models except for its styling of front headlights. For its interior, it’s very spacious and comes with leather sports seats and a leather- trimmed steering wheel. Much like the Audi A4, The BMW 4 Series also has a sporty design inside and out but the Audi is the clear winner here.
Pricing
Pricing will vary from dealer to dealer but if you are interested in getting a 2017 Audi A4 Auto from our dealership, it will cost about $21,999. However, If you are looking to get the latest Audi A4, the price would start at as little as $37,400 according to audiusa.com. Our 2015 BMW 4 Series 428i Gran Coupe costs about $23,999 but skyrockets to about $44,750 if you’re looking to get the latest model. Chances are that you are better off getting an Audi A4 if you aren’t looking to pay a large amount of money.
Looking to buy an Audi or BMW in Salinas, Ca?
Regardless of what you want in a luxury and sporty vehicle, both of these cars won’t let you down! These cars excel as the top competitors in the world in terms of any of the categories listed above. You can find these vehicles at Mike’s Auto Sales in Salinas. We are dedicated to making sure we find the right vehicle for you! Come down to our dealership today and get a great deal on any of these vehicles. See what the Audi A4 and BMW 4 Series are made of!