BMW 3 series 1998 vs Audi A4 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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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 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 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 0.2 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 1995: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 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 litres | 440 litres | |
| 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`875 | 1`900 | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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