BMW 328i vs. Audi A4

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

BMW 328i

$773
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Audi A4

$739
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

3
Above Average
The BMW 328i Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 19th out of 31 for luxury midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $773 which means it has higher than average ownership costs. Repairs are more frequent for the 328i, so you may experience a few more visits to your BMW shop than normal.
3
1
2
Above Average
The Audi A4 Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 14th out of 31 for luxury midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $739 which means it has average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$773
inexpensive
expensive
$739
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.95
not often
very often
0.37
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
12%
not urgent
urgent
13%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (4)
4 (18)
3 (4)
2 (3)
1 (2)
The BMW 328i ranks highest in safety and ranks lowest in interior.
“great car”
“great car”
5 (1)
4 (8)
3 (8)
2 (2)
1 (1)
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