BMW 3 series 2000 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series and Audi A4 have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 15 NM more than Audi A4. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| 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: | 4.49 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 246 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 54 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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`870 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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