BMW 3 series 2008 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 100 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 17 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 490 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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