Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series LWB (2026)
Audi A4 (₹46.88 Lakh – ₹55.83 Lakh) and BMW 3 Series LWB (₹62.70 Lakh – ₹77.10 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury sedan space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi A4 is more affordable — it starts ₹15.82 Lakh lower than the BMW 3 Series LWB.
- The BMW 3 Series LWB is the more powerful car, with 369 bhp against 201 bhp.
- The BMW 3 Series LWB has the bigger boot: 480 litres vs 460 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Audi A4 in short
The A4 is Audi's core luxury sedan in India, priced ₹46.88 lakh (Premium) to ₹55.83 lakh (Technology) — the cheapest entry into the German luxury sedan class, undercutting the BMW 3 Series LWB by nearly ₹14 lakh. All variants run a 204 PS 2.0L TFSI petrol with mild-hybrid assistance and front-wheel drive. The mid-level Premium Plus is on sale but held from our table while we resolve a price conflict between sources (₹51.85 vs ₹51.57 lakh).
Full A4 prices & variants →BMW 3 Series LWB in short
The 3 Series Long Wheelbase is India's sports-sedan benchmark stretched for the back seat: a 2,961 mm wheelbase exclusive to markets like India, priced ₹62.70–77.10 lakh. The volume cars are the 258 PS 330Li petrol and 190 PS 320Ld diesel, and the range tops out with the 374 PS six-cylinder M340i xDrive — the quickest sedan built in India. It fights the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4, both of which run standard wheelbases.
Full 3 Series LWB prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: A4 or 3 Series LWB?
The Audi A4 is more affordable — it starts ₹15.82 Lakh lower than the BMW 3 Series LWB. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
A4 vs 3 Series LWB — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi A4 — not yet tested; BMW 3 Series LWB — not yet tested.
Should I buy the A4 or the 3 Series LWB?
The Audi A4 is more affordable — it starts ₹15.82 Lakh lower than the BMW 3 Series LWB. The BMW 3 Series LWB is the more powerful car, with 369 bhp against 201 bhp. The BMW 3 Series LWB has the bigger boot: 480 litres vs 460 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.