BMW 3 series 2003 vs Audi A4 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 49 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 370'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Skoda Superb | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
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`155 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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