Audi A4 Vs BMW 3 Series Vs Lexus LC comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 42.34 Lakh

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₹ 41.7 Lakh

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₹ 2.1 Crore

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Overview

Audi A4 Vs BMW 3 Series Vs Lexus LC Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the A4 Vs 3 Series Vs LC on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

A4 Vs 3 Series Vs LC – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Audi A4 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 42.34 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 46.67 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, BMW 3 Series price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 41.7 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 48.5 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the BMW 3 Series costs ₹ 42.1 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of BMW 3 Series comes with a price tag of ₹ 47.5 Lakh Lastly, the Hybrid Lexus LC starts at ₹ 2.1 Crore and goes up to ₹ 2.16 Crore for the fully-loaded Hybrid model.

Summary	Audi A4	BMW 3 Series	Lexus LC
Price	₹ 42.34 Lakh	₹ 41.7 Lakh	₹ 2.1 Crore
Manufacturer	Audi	BMW	Lexus
Body Type	Sedan	Sedan	Coupe
Mileage	17.84 Km/l	16.13 Km/l	12.75 Km/l
Power	188 bhp	255 bhp	268 bhp
Engine	1984 CC	1998 CC	3456 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Hybrid

A4 Vs 3 Series Vs LC – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Audi A4 base Petrol engine returns 18 Km/l. The BMW 3 Series base Petrol returns 16 Km/l, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 20 Km/l of fuel efficiency. The Lexus LC Hybrid basic model, on the other hand, gives 13 Km/l.

A4 Vs 3 Series Vs LC – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Audi A4 gets 188 bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW 3 Series comes in 255 bhp Petrol engine and 188 bhp Diesel engine. Lastly, the Lexus LC is offered in 268 bhp Hybrid engine.

Engine

Engine Type	Inline 4-Cylinder Engine	TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder Petrol Engine	3.5-liter V6 Four Cam 24-valve
Displacement (CC)	1984 CC	1998 CC	3456 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	4	6
Power	188 bhp@4200-6000 rpm	255 bhp@5000 rpm	268 bhp@6600 rpm
Torque	320 Nm@1450-4200 rpm	400 Nm@1550-4400 rpm	350 Nm@5100 rpm
Drive Train	FWD	RWD	N/A
Emission Standard	N/A	BS VI	N/A
Battery Type	N/A	N/A	Lithium ion
Battery Voltage (Nominal)	N/A	N/A	650 V
Motor Max. output	N/A	N/A	177 bhp
Motor Max. torque	N/A	N/A	300 Nm
Motor Type	N/A	N/A	Permanent magnet motor
Total system output	N/A	N/A	354 bhp

Dimensions

Length	4726 mm	4633 mm	4770 mm
Width	1842 mm	1811 mm	1920 mm
Height	1427 mm	1429 mm	1345 mm
Wheelbase	2820 mm	2810 mm	2870 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	157 mm	N/A
Boot Space	460 L	480 L	N/A
Kerb Weight	1555 Kg	1544 Kg	1985 Kg
Gross Weight	2145 Kg	2055 Kg	2445 Kg
Front Track	1572 mm	1544 mm	1630 mm
Rear Track	1555 mm	1583 mm	1635 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	5.80 m	5.50 m	5.30 m
No. Of Doors	4	4	2
Seating Capacity	5	5	4

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	Dual Clutch	N/A	Multi-stage Hybrid

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Aluminium Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless Radial	N/A
Front Tyre Size	225/50 R17 94Y	225/45 R18	245/40RF21
Rear Tyre Size	225/50 R17 94Y	255/40 R18	275/35RF21

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Discs

Suspension

Front Suspension	5-link Front Suspension; Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Double Joint Spring-strut Axle	Multi-link Type, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock
Rear Suspension	5-link Rear Suspension; Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Five-Arm	Multi-link Type, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A	11.05 Km/l
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A	14.90 Km/l
Mileage	17.84 Km/l	16.13 Km/l	12.75 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	54.0	59.0	82.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electro-Mechanical Steering	Electric Power Steering	Electric
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	7.3 seconds	5.8 seconds	N/A
Max Speed	241	250	N/A

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
ASR (Anti Slip Regulation)	-		-
Curtain Airbags at Front and Rear	-		-
EDS (Electronic Differential Lock)	-		-
Electromechanical parking brake with Auto Hold Function	-		-
HBA (Hill Brake Assist	-		-
HHC (Hill Hold Control)	-		-
Lateral Parking	-		-
MKB (Multi Collision Brake)	-		-
Prefill (Hydraulic braking system readiness)	-		-
Tyre Pressure Indicator	-		-
Warning triangle with first-aid kit	-		-
Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbags	-	-
Driving Assistant Professional	-	-
Front and Rear Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Curtain Shield Airbags	-	-
M Specific Head-Up Display	-	-
Virtual Assistant	-	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	3 Zone Climate Control	2-Zone Climate Control	Automatic
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Leather	Leather Dakota	Ventilated
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Emergency Spare Wheel	-		-
Front Passenger Seat with Programmable Memory Functions	-		-
Heat Protection Glazing	-		-
ISOFIX	-		-
Launch Control Function	-		-
Panoramic Electric Sunroof with Bounce-Back System	-		-
Sport Seats with Integrated Headrests	-		-
Live Cockpit Professional	-	-
Parking Assistant Plus	-	-

Lights

Light Type	Xenon Plus	LED	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
LED Daytime Running Lamp	-		-
LED Daytime Running Lamps	-	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Apple CarPlay	-		-
Lexus Navigation System	-	-

Entertainment

Music System		-
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Hi-Fi loudspeaker system	-	-

Reviews

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