Size comparison · drawn to scale
Audi A4 B9 vs BMW 3 Series G20: size comparison
- Length A4 B9 17 mm0.7 in longer
- Width A4 B9 15 mm0.6 in wider
- Height 3 Series G20 15 mm0.6 in taller
- Boot 3 Series G20 20 L0.7 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:21 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The A4 B9 is 17 mm0.7 in longer, 15 mm0.6 in wider and 15 mm0.6 in lower than the 3 Series G20. Its wheelbase is 31 mm1 in shorter.
| Dimension | A4 B9 | 3 Series G20 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,726 mm15 ft 6 in15 ft 6 in4,726 mm | 4,709 mm15 ft 5 in15 ft 5 in4,709 mm | +17 mm+0.7 in +0.4% |
| Width | 1,842 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,842 mm | 1,827 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,827 mm | +15 mm+0.6 in +0.8% |
| Height | 1,427 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,427 mm | 1,442 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,442 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −1.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm9 ft 3 in9 ft 3 in2,820 mm | 2,851 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,851 mm | −31 mm−1 in −1.1% |
| Footprint | 8.71 m²93.7 sq ft93.7 sq ft8.71 m² | 8.60 m²92.6 sq ft92.6 sq ft8.60 m² | +0.10 m²+1.1 sq ft +1.2% |
| Boot | 460 L16.2 cu ft16.2 cu ft460 L | 480 L17.0 cu ft17.0 cu ft480 L | −20 L−0.7 cu ft −4.2% |
| Kerb weight | 1,485–1,685 kg3,274–3,715 lb3,274–3,715 lb1,485–1,685 kg | 1,525–1,800 kg3,362–3,968 lb3,362–3,968 lb1,525–1,800 kg | −40 kg−88 lb −2.6% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type — proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
A4 B9
- Single garage
- Tight 774 mm2 ft 6 in to spare in length, 579 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 274 mm11 in to spare in length, 329 mm1 ft 1 in each side
3 Series G20
- Single garage
- Tight 791 mm2 ft 7 in to spare in length, 587 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 291 mm11 in to spare in length, 337 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Audi A4 B9 or the BMW 3 Series G20?
The Audi A4 B9 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The A4 B9 is 17 mm longer, 15 mm wider and 15 mm lower than the 3 Series G20. Its wheelbase is 31 mm shorter.
Will the Audi A4 B9 and the BMW 3 Series G20 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Audi A4 B9 fits, but it is tight to get out (774 mm to spare in length, 579 mm each side). The BMW 3 Series G20 fits, but it is tight to get out (791 mm to spare in length, 587 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The BMW 3 Series G20: 480 L against 460 L in the Audi A4 B9 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.
