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: | 7.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 11 HP more power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2001: 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 2001: 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 | 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. | |||
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): | 2`060 | 2`105 | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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