Audi A4 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.1 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 256 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Audi A4 engine produces 2 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 10.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series 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 2004: 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 2005: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 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 2007 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A4 2007 3.1 engine BMW 3 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Audi A4 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1385 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 18 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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