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.
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
1250 litres
1345 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).
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
