Audi A4 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 55 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2008: 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 17 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1385 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.4 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`240 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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