Audi A4 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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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 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
| By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
| 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 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, if possible |
1250 litres | 1345 litres | |
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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 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`980 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`510 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 495 kg | |
| Audi A4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Audi A4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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