Audi A4 1999 vs BMW 3 series 1999

 
Audi A4
1999 - 2001
BMW 3 series
1999 - 2001
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.9 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chain and beltTiming chain

Performance

Power: 125 HP105 HP
Torque: 173 NM165 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds12 seconds
Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A4 engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 8 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.47.9
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km8.3 l/100km
By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 730 km in combined cycle790 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway1060 km on highway
760 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: 4 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen BoraUsed 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 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance. One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ...  More about Audi A4 1999 1.8 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`7851`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
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
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