BMW 3 series 2003 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 27 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.8 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 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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: | 380'000 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: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Audi A4 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: | 260 litres | 246 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
300 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 1`925 kg | 2`120 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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