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Background grid Audi A4 Estate 2015-2018 BMW 3 Estate 2011-2018
Spec height1 56.5 in 2 
+ 0.2 in
1 56.3 in Spec height1
1 + 0.12 in
+ 1.22 in 2 72.5 in Spec width2
1 71.3 in Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Estate 2011 - 2018
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 6 | 2011 - 2018
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Audi A4 Estate 2015 - 2018
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Audi
A4
Estate
Gen. 5 | 2015 - 2018
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Quality
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series Touring (F31) Estate 2011 vs. Audi A4 Avant (B9) Estate 2015


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series Touring (F31) Estate 2011 is 1.22 in narrower and 0.2 in lower compared to Audi A4 Avant (B9) Estate 2015. It has 0.1 in more ground clearance and offers 1% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
182 in
Length
186 in
+4
71.3 in
Width2
72.5 in
+1.2
79.96 in
+0.35
Width incl. mirrors
79.61 in
56.3 in
Height1
56.5 in
+0.2
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in
+0.4
5.5 in
+0.1
Ground clearance3
5.4 in
3362 lbs
+6%
Weight4,6
3185.7 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
17.5 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17.8 cu ft
+2%
53 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
53.3 cu ft
+1%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 31400
Price EU7
€ 34250
+10%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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