Audi S4 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 344 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Audi S4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S4 engine produces 181 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi S4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 5.9 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S4 consumes 7.1 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 S4 could require 1065 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Audi S4 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1385 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi S4 has 18 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Audi S4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S4 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi S4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 3600 | |
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