Audi A4 Allroad B8 or BMW Serija 3 E90?

2009–2016 vs 2005–2012 · Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: A4 Allroad B8 4,721 mm, Serija 3 E90 4,531 mm — a 19 cm difference.
Boot: A4 Allroad B8 490 l, Serija 3 E90 460 l.
Lowest consumption: A4 Allroad B8 5.3 l/100 km, Serija 3 E90 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: A4 Allroad B8 105–180 kW, Serija 3 E90 85–225 kW.
Standard equipment: A4 Allroad B8 39 items (Basis), Serija 3 E90 23 items (Base).
On Autodrom: A4 Allroad B8 from €4,600 (3 listings); no Serija 3 E90 is listed right now.

Audi A4 Allroad B82009–2016 · 14 engines · Basis, Ambition, Ambiente, AttractionSpecifications →3 listings from €4,600 →

BMW Serija 3 E902005–2012 · 12 engines · Base, Advantage, M Sport, Edition SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A4 Allroad B82009–20163 listings · from €4,600	BMW Serija 3 E902005–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,721 mm	Length4,520 mm–4,531 mm
Width	Width1,841 mm	Width1,817 mm
Height	Height1,495 mm	Height1,418 mm–1,427 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,805 mm–2,808 mm	Wheelbase2,760 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance180 mm	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume490 l	Trunk volume460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,620 kg–1,775 kg	Curb weight1,355 kg–1,595 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l–64 l	Fuel tank60 l–61 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2016	Production years2005–2012
Body type	Body typeWagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines12
Power	Power105–180 kW (143–245 hp)	Power85–225 kW (116–306 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)1.6–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 150	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 316d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 3.0 TDI 245	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 335i
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim39 · Basis	Items in the base trim23 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim45 · Ambiente	Items in the top trim37 · M Sport
Equipment · Comfort8 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety10 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings3	Listings0
Price from	Price from€4,600	Price fromnot specified
Average price	Average price€6,300	Average pricenot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A4 Allroad B8 or BMW Serija 3 E90?

Length: Audi A4 Allroad B8 4,721 mm, BMW Serija 3 E90 4,531 mm (a 190 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,808 vs 2,760 mm. Boot: 490 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A4 Allroad B8 or BMW Serija 3 E90?

The most frugal Audi A4 Allroad B8 uses 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 150); the most frugal BMW Serija 3 E90 4.5 l/100 km (316d).

Which is more powerful — Audi A4 Allroad B8 or BMW Serija 3 E90?

The strongest Audi A4 Allroad B8 makes 180 kW (245 hp) (3.0 TDI 245); the strongest BMW Serija 3 E90 225 kW (306 hp) (335i).

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