BMW 3 Series Touring (2001 – 2005) vs Audi A4 Avant (2001 – 2004): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Touring is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 220 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 7.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 243 km/h. The Audi A4 Avant is the lighter car, from 1,325 kg against 1,365 kg. At 4,587 mm, the Audi A4 Avant is 109 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Touring
2001 – 2005
|
Audi
A4 Avant
2001 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Body style | Touring · Estate / wagon | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 28 | 30 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 231 hp | 101 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 410 Nm | 148 – 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 12.2 s | 7.1 – 13.2 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 249 km/h | 187 – 243 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 10.9 L/100 km | 5.5 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,478 mm | 4,587 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,773 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,365 – 1,685 kg | 1,325 – 1,655 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.