2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 BMW X3
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (158 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 BMW X3. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X3 weights approximately 726 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.
Because 2009 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X3 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, 2009 Audi A4 (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X3. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X3.
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2009 Audi A4 | 2009 BMW X3 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A4 | X3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |