BMW 3 series 1993 vs Audi A4 1996
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 3 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Audi A4 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.8 (petrol) | 1.6 - 2.8 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Audi A4 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 193 HP | 90 - 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 - 280 NM | 140 - 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 - 14 seconds | 7.4 - 15 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 - 11.0 | 5.3 - 10.9 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A4. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1270 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 160 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.1 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): | ~ 1`820 | ~ 1`898 | |
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| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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