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:
140 HP
163 HP
Torque:
320 NM
340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.8 seconds
8.3 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 23 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.8
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
7.3 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3
Used also on BMW 1 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Audi A4 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
720 litres
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Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight:
2`020 kg
1`965 kg
Net weight:
1`470 kg
1`520 kg
Load capacity:
550 kg
445 kg
Audi A4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Audi A4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
