2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 BMW 330
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 330 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2004 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (148 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2004 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A4 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
