BMW 3 series 1985 vs Audi A4 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 64 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 158 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 16 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 36 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`655 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 3 sērija has
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