The Audi A4 vs. the BMW 3-Series in Columbia SC

Comparing the Audi A4 vs. BMW 3 Series in Columbia, SC

While both the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series are outstanding compact luxury sedans, you'll find quite a bit separates these two nimble cars. Both models offer supreme comfort, exhilarating performance, and advanced technology, but the Audi A4 gives you more of the features you want without the need for optional extras.

If you're looking for compact luxury sedan that comes with everything you want for a comfortable and exciting drive in any configuration, you'll find it when you find the Audi A4 for sale at our dealership in Columbia, SC. Audi Columbia is here to help you find the right fit, and if you're thinking about a new BMW 3 Series, it's time to check out the Audi A4 instead.

Technology

The  Audi A4 comes standard with intelligent safety features that help you make better driving decisions. Stay away from trouble thanks to forward collision alert and automatic emergency braking, both standard features on the new A4. You'll pay a premium to get that same kit on the BMW model, meaning that you won't have that safety in every model.

In addition, the Audi A4 comes standard with heated seats so you'll be more comfortable whenever the temperature drops. Finding heated seats will mean picking up some additional options on the BMW model, and considering it's already more expensive to start with, your wallet will get light pretty quickly.

Performance

With the new Audi A4 you'll have a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that churns out 243 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Compare that to the BMW with it's 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, and you'll have no trouble seeing which vehicle you should buy if you want to have fun behind the wheel.

The standard driveline on each of these vehicles is different as well. While both are available with all-wheel drive, but the standard Audi A4 comes with front-wheel drive. That is stability you can take advantage of, while the rear-wheel drive BMW 3 Series can be difficult to drive when things get slippery.

Versatility

When comparing Audi A4 to its counterpart, you'll find that your rear seat passengers will have more room to work with in the Audi model. In addition, only the Audi A4 has a wagon model available, so if you need extra cargo space to work with this is the model for you.

Audi Quattro

While both the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series are available with all-wheel drive, only one system was honed in the world of off-road racing and carries a pedigree of success along with it. Audi Quattro was designed and utilized in the harshest possible conditions at the absolute limits of control. This technology eventually made it's way into its production lineup, and you can benefit from all of that real-world research. Audi Quattro gives you premium control in a variety of conditions and can be especially helpful when you come across sand or water on the road that you weren't expecting. Even better, torque vectoring technology helps you carve through the corners with confidence as it pushes power to the outside wheels to help improve handling.

Test Drive the 2024 Audi A4 at Audi Columbia

To test drive the 2024 Audi A4 for yourself, visit our Audi dealership serving Lexington and Irmo, SC today! We'll get you behind the wheel so you can take the A4 for a spin and see how it compares in both luxury and performance to the BMW 3 Series models. We're sure you'll fall in love as soon as you go for a drive, and we're ready to help you get into a new Audi today!