Audi A4 1999 vs BMW 3 series 1999

 
Audi A4
1999 - 2001
BMW 3 series
1999 - 2001
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.9 Petrol
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: 101 HP105 HP
Torque: 140 NM165 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 seconds12 seconds
Audi A4 engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 25 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.97.9
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 780 km in combined cycle790 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway1060 km on highway
750 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption

Drive type

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

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 1 years9 years
Engine spread: Used also on Volkswagen PassatUsed only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Audi A4 1999 1.6 engine: This is a long-lasting engine, and major issues typically arise only after significant mileage. If there is a noticeable drop in power, the fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator should be checked first. ...  More about Audi A4 1999 1.6 engine 

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`7501`785
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
high

below average
Audi A4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 14002000
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • timing belt engine
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
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