Audi A4 B5 or BMW Serija 3 E36?

1994–2001 vs 1990–1998 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Coupe/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: A4 B5 4,479 mm, Serija 3 E36 4,433 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: A4 B5 440 l, Serija 3 E36 435 l.
Lowest consumption: A4 B5 5.2 l/100 km, Serija 3 E36 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: A4 B5 66–142 kW, Serija 3 E36 66–142 kW.
Standard equipment: A4 B5 15 items (Basis), Serija 3 E36 12 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A4 B51994–2001 · 14 engines · Basis, Ambiente, Ambition, S lineSpecifications →Listings →

BMW Serija 3 E361990–1998 · 14 engines · Base, Comfort Edition, Sport Edition, Exclusiv EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A4 B51994–2001no listings	BMW Serija 3 E361990–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,479 mm	Length4,210 mm–4,433 mm
Width	Width1,733 mm	Width1,698 mm–1,710 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm–1,428 mm	Height1,348 mm–1,400 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,617 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–440 l	Trunk volume300 l–435 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,170 kg–1,540 kg	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,450 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank52 l–65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–2001	Production years1990–1998
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Coupe, Wagon, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines14
Power	Power66–142 kW (90–193 hp)	Power66–142 kW (90–193 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.8	Displacement (l)1.6–2.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 318tds
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 1.8 T 180 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 328i
Top speed	Top speed232 km/h	Top speed237 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · Basis	Items in the base trim12 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Ambition	Items in the top trim24 · Exclusiv Edition
Equipment · Comfort4 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A4 B5 or BMW Serija 3 E36?

Length: Audi A4 B5 4,479 mm, BMW Serija 3 E36 4,433 mm (a 46 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,617 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 440 vs 435 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A4 B5 or BMW Serija 3 E36?

The most frugal Audi A4 B5 uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal BMW Serija 3 E36 5.4 l/100 km (318tds).

Which is more powerful — Audi A4 B5 or BMW Serija 3 E36?

The strongest Audi A4 B5 makes 142 kW (193 hp) (2.8 V6 quattro); the strongest BMW Serija 3 E36 142 kW (193 hp) (328i).

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