Audi A4 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 65 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.8 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 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 600 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: | 4.57 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 |
no data | 300 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 54 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. 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 (kg): | 2`200 | 1`910 | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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