Audi A4 2002 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: | 180 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2001: 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 2001: 38% front and 62% rear torque distribution via planetary gears. ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake) electronic traction control system provides differential locking functions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, 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. | |||
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 | |
| Audi A4 has 7 litres more 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`230 | 2`210 | |
| 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 (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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