Audi S4 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 8.3 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 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 6.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S4 consumes 5.3 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 795 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 1150 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 | 1.42 m | |
| Audi S4 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 460 litres | |
| 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`255 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 3800 | |
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