The modern sports sedan has rolled into showrooms across Nashville, Franklin, and Brentwood, Tennessee. For many, the 2021 BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 are the purest specimens out there.

Could one of them be your new luxury car? At BMW of Nashville, we want to show you all these cars offer and how they compare. See which one has the most potent performance and strives for the best in style-and reach out to us to learn more!

3 Series and A4: First-Rate Performance

Hit the throttle and move forward in your new luxury sedan! The 2021 3 Series and A4 serve up swift acceleration with zippy turbocharged engines under the hood.

With the performance-tuned Audi S4, you can push yourself harder and farther than you ever have before with up to 349 horsepower on tap. The BMW M340i, meanwhile, offers even more for a thrill seeker: 382 horsepower will move you from 0 to 60 MPH in just 4.4 seconds!

While both sedans offer capable all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems, only the BMW offers rear-wheel drive (RWD). Sportier performance can be yours in the 3 Series.  

Is There a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Model?

For the modern driver, a lighter carbon footprint is non-negotiable in the hunt for a luxury car. Luckily, you have options with the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4.

At its best, the Audi A4 earns an EPA-estimated 28 combined city/highway MPG. With its rear-wheel-drive system, the base BMW 3 Series edges out the Audi with 30 combined city/highway MPG. Best of all, the 3 Series offers an even more efficient plug-in hybrid.

Drive the 3 Series Plug-In Hybrid emissions-free with an all-electric range of 22 miles! For those short local trips, you can outperform the Audi with the BMW's 75 combined MPGe.

BMW 3 Series and Audi A4: Better Optics

Inside, the 2021 3 Series and A4 serve up the latest technology. Stay connected on every drive with a bevy of modern features, such as:

  • Bluetooth® wireless technology (standard)
  • Apple CarPlay™/Android Auto™ (standard)
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster (available)

What about outside the vehicle? While the Audi A4 offers matrix-design LED headlamps, the BMW 3 Series sets a brighter tone with available Icon Adaptive LED headlamps with Laserlight technology. These lights are even more efficient than the average LED bulbs.

With specific Blue design elements and "BMW Laser" emblems, they stand out with a signature shine other drivers will recognize far up the road. The Audi A4 simply cannot compare.

Which Is Better: Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series?

The roads of Nashville, Franklin, and Brentwood, TN, are ready for you! The 2021 BMW 3 Series outcompetes the Audi A4 in so many respects, from headlamps to performance.

It could be your dream car. If you're ready to move forward, book a test drive today at BMW of Nashville and slide behind the wheel. Our team of experts will be here to help you explore your new ride!

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