BMW 3 series 2001 vs Audi A4 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 11 HP more power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 670 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2001 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2001 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 445 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 5 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`965 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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