Audi A4 1996 vs BMW 3 series 1998

 
Audi A4
1996 - 1999
BMW 3 series
1998 - 2001
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 75 HP136 HP
Torque: 150 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.9 seconds9.9 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A4 engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.35.7
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
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.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1160 km in combined cycle1100 km in combined cycle
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.47 m
Width: 1.73 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 440 litres440 litres
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters10 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): 1`7901`875
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
Audi A4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 10002000
Rating in user reviews: 7.3/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
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