Audi A4 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
Audi A4
2001 - 2004
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 100 HP115 HP
Torque: 250 NM265 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.1 seconds11 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A4 engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.45.6
Real fuel consumption: 5.9 l/100km6.1 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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1290 km in combined cycle1120 km in combined cycle
1550 km on highway1400 km on highway
1180 km with real consumption1030 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

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

Dimensions

Length: 4.55 m4.47 m
Width: 1.77 m1.74 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 445 litres440 litres
Audi A4 has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
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`9251`895
Safety:
Quality:
above average

below average
Audi A4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 20002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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