Audi A4 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2005

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

 
Audi A4
2004 - 2008
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2008
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A4 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A4 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.6 - 3.12.0 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 102 - 256 HP122 - 306 HP
Torque: 148 - 450 NM180 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 - 13 seconds5.6 - 11 seconds
In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A4. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.6 - 10.74.8 - 11.0
Audi A4 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Audi A4 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.59 m4.52 m
Width: 1.77 m1.82 m
Height: 1.43 m1.44 m
Audi A4 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 442 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
no data1385 litres
Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight: ~ 2`097 kg~ 2`098 kg
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

average
Average price (€): 26003400
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower fuel consumption
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