Compare the2023 Audi TTVS 2023 BMW 4 Series Coupe

For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Audi TT have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision. The BMW 4 Series Coupe doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the TT. But it costs extra on the 4 Series Coupe.

Both the TT and the 4 Series Coupe have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems and rearview cameras.

The Audi TT’s engines use a cast iron block for durability, while the 4 Series Coupe’s engines use an aluminum block. Aluminum engine blocks are much more prone to warp and crack at high temperatures than cast iron.

The TTS’ standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 33 more horsepower (288 vs. 255) than the 430i Coupe’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Car and Driver the TTS is faster than the 430i Coupe 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder:

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Audi TT uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended for maximum performance). The 4 Series Coupe requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The TT has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The 4 Series Coupe doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The TT offers a standard sequential manual gearbox (SMG). With no clutch pedal to worry about and a fully automatic mode, an SMG is much more efficient than a conventional automatic but just as easy to drive. The 4 Series Coupe doesn’t offer an SMG or a conventional manual transmission.

The TT RS offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The 4 Series Coupe doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The TT stops shorter than the 4 Series Coupe:

For better traction, the TT has larger standard tires than the 4 Series Coupe (245/40R18 vs. 225/45R18). The TT’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the 4 Series Coupe (255/30R20 vs. 225/40R19).

The TT 45 TSFI’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 4 Series Coupe’s standard 45 series tires. The TT’s optional tires have a lower 30 series profile than the 4 Series Coupe’s optional 40 series front and 35 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the TT offers optional 20-inch wheels. The 4 Series Coupe’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

The TT 45 TSFI Coupe handles at .98 G’s, while the M440i xDrive Coupe pulls only .91 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the TT’s turning circle is 1.3 feet tighter than the 4 Series Coupe’s (36.1 feet vs. 37.4 feet). The TT’s turning circle is 3.3 feet tighter than the 4 Series Coupe xDrive’s (36.1 feet vs. 39.4 feet).

The Audi TT may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 600 pounds less than the BMW 4 Series Coupe.

The TT is 1 foot, 10.9 inches shorter than the 430i, making the TT easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the TT to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The 4 Series Coupe doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Audi TT has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the 4 Series Coupe.

The TT will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the TT will retain 49.37% to 49.87% of its original price after five years, while the 4 Series Coupe only retains 43.96% to 46.87%.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Audi TT, based on reliability, safety and performance.