BMW 5 series 2000 vs Audi A4 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 11 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 21 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 32 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`345 | 2`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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