Audi A4 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
| By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 1999 2.5 engine: The 2.5 TDI engine is known for several recurring issues, many of which significantly affect reliability if not addressed promptly. One of the most common problems is rapid wear of camshaft lobes or rocker ... More about Audi A4 1999 2.5 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 | no data | |
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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 | 10 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`010 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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