BMW 7 series 2001 vs Audi A4 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 203 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 255 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 820 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2001 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2001 4.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 48 cm longer than the Audi A4, 13 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 445 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 55 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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