Audi A4 2002 vs BMW Z3 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW Z3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Audi A4 engine produces 23 HP more power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW Z3. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 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 Z3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 620 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.29 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 55 cm longer than the BMW Z3, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 165 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 81 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW Z3, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`200 kg | 1`435 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z3 has serious deffects in 235 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 6200 | |
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