Audi A4 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Audi A4 torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Used also on BMW 5 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: | 4.57 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.37 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 300 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10 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: | 2`120 kg | 1`910 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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