Audi A4 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 2 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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: | 4.57 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A4 has 36 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`295 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 9800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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