BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Audi A3 Sedan
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i
A practical 5-seat saloon that emphasizes reliability and safety signals, the BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i suits growing families and city commuters. Efficient for its class and priced at 41,000, it offers good value with adequate performance.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety154 hp
Audi A3 Sedan
Car B
Audi A3 Sedan
The Audi A3 Sedan pairs AWD confidence and five-seat practicality with efficient fuel use, making it good value in its segment. It’s quick when you need it (5.2 s to 100 km/h), though cargo flexibility and track-day thrills aren’t its mission.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety5.6 L/100kmAWD
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 63 / 62
City 52 / 53
Budget / value 63 / 68
Road trip 52 / 54
Performance 29 / 32
Cargo 26 / 23
Practical 47 / 46
Premium 47 / 45
Winter 26 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i · Orange = Audi A3 Sedan

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i Audi A3 Sedan
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Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i

  • Strong signals for reliability and safety
  • Efficient for its class at 5.9 L/100 km
  • 5 seats and a 480 L trunk suit growing families
  • At 41,000, it represents good value in its segment

Audi A3 Sedan

  • AWD traction inspires confidence in winter and wet conditions
  • Efficient for its class at 5.6 L/100 km to help keep running costs down
  • Quick 5.2 s 0–100 km/h for easy merging and passing
  • 425 L trunk and five seats suit small-family use and road trips

Verdict

Pick BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW 3 Series Sedan 320i is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Audi A3 Sedan if…
All-wheel drive
Audi A3 Sedan's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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