Audi A4 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2005

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Audi A4
2004 - 2008
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2008
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A4 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A4 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.6 - 3.12.0 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 102 - 256 HP122 - 306 HP
Torque: 148 - 450 NM180 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 - 13 seconds5.6 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.6 - 10.74.8 - 11.0
Audi A4 petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Audi A4 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.59 m4.52 m
Width: 1.77 m1.82 m
Height: 1.43 m1.44 m
Audi A4 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 442 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1385 litres
Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 18 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`097~ 2`103
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

average
Average price (€): 32004000
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
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