Audi A4 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2000
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/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 3 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Audi A4 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 - 220 HP | 143 - 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 - 310 NM | 200 - 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 - 10.9 seconds | 6.9 - 11 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 - 11.1 | 7.7 - 10.0 | |
|
Audi A4 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than 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: | 4.57 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.37 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
|
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 54 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. 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 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`106 | ~ 1`949 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A4 has
|
BMW 3 sērija has
| |