Audi A4 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2000

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Audi A4
2002 - 2005
BMW 3 series
2000 - 2003
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 3 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)2.0 - 3.0 (petrol)

Performance

Power: 130 - 220 HP143 - 231 HP
Torque: 195 - 310 NM200 - 300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.8 - 10.9 seconds6.9 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.2 - 11.17.7 - 10.0
Audi A4 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.57 m4.49 m
Width: 1.78 m1.76 m
Height: 1.39 m1.37 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 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data300 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 meters10 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 (€): 34004600
Rating in user reviews: 7.4/10 7.8/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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