BMW 3 series 1998 vs Audi A4 1995

 
BMW 3 series
1998 - 2001
Audi A4
1995 - 1999
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel1.9 Diesel

Performance

Power: 136 HP110 HP
Torque: 280 NM225 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds11.3 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series engine produces 26 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.75.3
Real fuel consumption: 6.3 l/100km5.9 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1100 km in combined cycle1160 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway1440 km on highway
1000 km with real consumption1050 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.47 m4.48 m
Width: 1.74 m1.73 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 440 litres440 litres
Turning diameter: 10 meters11.1 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: 1`875 kg1`790 kg
Net weight:1`375 kg1`240 kg
Load capacity:500 kg550 kg
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

average
Audi A4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 26001000
Rating in user reviews: 7.5/10 7.3/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
Audi A4 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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