Audi A4 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2003

	Audi A4 1999 - 2000	BMW 3 series 2003 - 2005
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	1.9 Diesel	2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:	110 HP	115 HP
Torque:	225 NM	280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	11.5 seconds	11 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 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.3	5.8
Real fuel consumption:	6.0 l/100km	6.1 l/100km
	The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:	62 litres	63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1160 km in combined cycle	1080 km in combined cycle
	1440 km on highway	1340 km on highway
	1030 km with real consumption	1030 km with real consumption
	Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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)

Dimensions
Length:	4.48 m	4.48 m
Width:	1.73 m	1.74 m
Height:	1.42 m	1.41 m
	Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:	390 litres	435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	no data	1345 litres
	BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:	11.1 meters	no data
Gross weight (kg):	1`865	2`005

Safety:	no data
Quality:	below average	average
	BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€):	1400	2400
Rating in user reviews:	7.2/10	7.9/10
Pros and Cons:	Audi A4 has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage lower price	BMW 3 sērija has roomier boot fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews
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Audi A4 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2003

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions