BMW 3 series 1993 vs Audi A4 1996
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BMW 3 series
1993 - 1999
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BMW 318i Cabrio | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318i Cabrio | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320i Cabrio | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320i Cabrio | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325i Cabrio | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325i Cabrio | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 328i Cabrio | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 328i Cabrio | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 323i | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 323i | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4
1996 - 1999
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Audi A4 Avant 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4 Avant 1.6 | 101 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 5V | 125 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Avant 1.8 5V Quattro | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Avant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Avant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Avant 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Avant 1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
Avant 1.9 TDI | 90 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Avant 1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual
Avant 1.9 TDI | 110 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Avant 1.9 TDI Quattro | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Avant 2.4 5V | 165 HP | Petrol | Manual
Avant 2.4 5V | 165 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Avant 2.4 5V Quattro | 165 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Avant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
Avant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Avant 2.5 TDI Quattro | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Avant 2.6 | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Avant 2.6 | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Avant 2.6 Quattro | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Avant 2.8 5V | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
Avant 2.8 5V | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Avant 2.8 5V Quattro | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Avant 2.8 5V Quattro | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
1.6i | 101 HP | Petrol | Manual
Body:
Cabrio Estate car / wagon
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)
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
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1 - 11.0 5.3 - 10.9
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 !
Dimensions
Length:
4.43 m 4.48 m
Width:
1.71 m 1.73 m
Height:
1.35 m 1.42 m
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
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
Safety:
Quality:
low
below average
Average price (€):
7800 1200
Rating in user reviews:
7.0 /10
7.5 /10
Pros and Cons:
BMW 3 sērija has
only petrol engines available better manoeuvrability
Audi A4 has
available with 4x4 drive petrol and diesel engines available roomier boot higher safety fewer faults lower price
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