BMW 3 series 2004 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 13 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 20 NM more than Audi A4. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.5 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 0.9 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 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
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 |
300 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 14 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): | 2`025 | 2`200 | |
| 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 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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