BMW 3 series 2000 vs Audi A4 1996
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 231 HP | 193 HP | |
Torque: | 300 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 38 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 20 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): | 10.0 | 10.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
800 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
550 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
BMW 3 sērija 1998: 38% front and 62% rear torque distribution via planetary gears. ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake) electronic traction control system provides differential locking functions. 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. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 460'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | 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. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.47 m | 4.48 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
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): | 2`040 | 2`150 | |
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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