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Background grid BMW 3 Estate 1990-2000 Audi A4 Estate 1999-2001
Spec height1 54.7 in 2
1 55.8 in Spec height1
 + 1.06 in
2 174.5 in Spec length
+ 1.81 in 1 176.3 in Spec length
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Audi A4 Estate 1999 - 2001
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Audi
A4
Estate
Gen. 1 | 1999 - 2001
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
BMW 3-Series Estate 1990 - 2000
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 3 | 1990 - 2000
Spotted in Bulgaria 15″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonAudi A4 Avant (B5) Estate 1999 vs. BMW 3-Series Touring (E36) Estate 1990


Dimensions & Specifications | Audi A4 Avant (B5) Estate 1999 is 1.81 in longer and 1.06 in higher compared to BMW 3-Series Touring (E36) Estate 1990. It offers 6% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
176.3 in
+1.8
Length
174.5 in
68.2 in
+0.9
Width2
67.3 in
72.76 in
Width incl. mirrors
75.51 in
+2.75
55.8 in
+1.1
Height1
54.7 in
103 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
+3.3
4.3 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2733.7 lbs
Weight4,6
2987.3 lbs
+10%
5
Seats max.
5
13.8 cu ft
+6%
Cargo volume EU4
13.1 cu ft
44.1 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
46.6 cu ft
+6%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 24100
+9%
Price EU7
€ 22190
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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