Audi A4 1996 vs BMW 3 series 2003

 
Audi A4
1996 - 1999
BMW 3 series
2003 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.9 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 110 HP115 HP
Torque: 225 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.8 seconds11.3 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A4 engine produces 5 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 55 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.56.8
Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 950 km in combined cycle920 km in combined cycle
1240 km on highway1140 km on highway
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
BMW 3 sērija 2003 2.0 engine: The BMW M47D20TU is a 2.0-liter diesel engine generally regarded as a durable unit capable of covering more than 400,000 km with proper maintenance. It uses a timing chain drive positioned at the front of the engine, which simplifies servicing compared with some later BMW diesels. The fuel system and overall ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.48 m
Width: 1.73 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 390 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1250 litres1345 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Audi A4 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 95 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.1 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): 1`8552`005
Safety:
Quality:
average

high
BMW 3 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 400 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 16002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.5/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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