Audi A4 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2001

	Audi A4 2002 - 2004	BMW 3 series 2001 - 2003
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.5 Diesel	2.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:	163 HP	184 HP
Torque:	310 NM	390 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.1 seconds	7.9 seconds
	BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 21 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 1.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.0	7.0
Fuel tank capacity:	66 litres	63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	940 km in combined cycle	900 km in combined cycle
	1220 km on highway	1140 km on highway
	970 km with real consumption	870 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:	Front wheel drive (FWD)	Rear wheel drive (RWD)

BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.9 engine
Dimensions
Length:	4.55 m	4.48 m
Width:	1.77 m	1.74 m
Height:	1.43 m	1.41 m
	Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	442 litres	435 litres
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:	2`110 kg	2`130 kg

Safety:
Quality:	above average	below average
	Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
Average price (€):	1600	2200
Rating in user reviews:	7.2/10	7.9/10
Pros and Cons:	Audi A4 has fewer faults lower price	BMW 3 sērija has more power more dynamic better manoeuvrability higher ratings in user reviews
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Audi A4 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2001

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions