Audi A4 1999 vs BMW 5 series 2000

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Audi A4
1999 - 2001
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2004
Body: Estate car / wagonSedan
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Audi A4 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.82.0 - 4.4

Performance

Power: 90 - 193 HP136 - 286 HP
Torque: 140 - 310 NM210 - 440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.4 - 15 seconds6.2 - 11 seconds
Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.3 - 10.95.9 - 12.2
Audi A4 petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Audi A4 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.78 m
Width: 1.73 m1.80 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
Audi A4 is smaller.
Audi A4 is 30 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 390 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1270 litresno data
BMW 5 series has more luggage space.
Audi A4 has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`936~ 2`106
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 14003000
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Share these results to social networks or e-mail
Contact us: info@auto-abc.lv