BMW Z4 2003 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 29 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 65 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.39 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 48 cm shorter than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW Z4 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 246 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
260 litres | no data | |
| BMW Z4 has 6 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW Z4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so BMW Z4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 3400 | |
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