Audi A4 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.1 litres more 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 | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 14 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 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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