BMW 3 series 2001 vs Audi A4 2002
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 192 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 245 NM | 230 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 22 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
880 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
650 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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 | 4 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Used also on Audi A6 | |
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: | 4.48 m | 4.55 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 442 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1345 litres | no data | |
BMW 3 series has 7 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): | 2`010 | 2`045 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | below average | above average | |
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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