Audi A4 1998 vs BMW 3 series 2000

 
Audi A4
1998 - 1999
BMW 3 series
2000 - 2001
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.9 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 150 HP184 HP
Torque: 310 NM390 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 seconds8.8 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A4 engine produces 34 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 1.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.58.7
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km8.6 l/100km
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 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 720 km in combined cycle720 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway920 km on highway
750 km with real consumption730 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Audi A4 1995: 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 1998: 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: 350'000 km560'000 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: 2 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8Installed 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: 4.48 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): 2`0602`140
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
  • timing belt engine
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
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