2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 BMW 118
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi A4 (320 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2004 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A4 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
