Audi A4 2002 vs BMW Z4 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 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 Z4) 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 | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 29 HP less power than BMW Z4, but torque is 65 NM more than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 570 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 | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.30 m | |
| Audi A4 is 48 cm longer than the BMW Z4, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1.3 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`200 kg | 1`560 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW Z4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so BMW Z4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 8000 | |
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