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Background grid BMW 3 Estate 2001-2006 Audi A4 Estate 2001-2005
Spec height1 55.5 in 2
1 56.2 in Spec height1
 + 0.75 in
2 68.5 in Spec width2
+ 0.98 in 1 69.4 in Spec width2
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Audi A4 Estate 2001 - 2005
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Audi
A4
Estate
Gen. 2 | 2001 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
BMW 3-Series Estate 2001 - 2006
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 4 | 2001 - 2006
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Quality
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Front View Car Size ComparisonAudi A4 Avant (B6) Estate 2001 vs. BMW 3-Series Touring (E46) Estate 2001


Dimensions & Specifications | Audi A4 Avant (B6) Estate 2001 is 0.98 in wider and 0.75 in higher compared to BMW 3-Series Touring (E46) Estate 2001. It offers 12% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
178.9 in
+2.6
Length
176.3 in
69.4 in
+0.9
Width2
68.5 in
76.26 in
Width incl. mirrors
76.38 in
+0.12
56.2 in
+0.7
Height1
55.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
+3
4.3 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2976.2 lbs
Weight4,6
3229.8 lbs
+9%
5
Seats max.
5
15.6 cu ft
+2%
Cargo volume EU4
15.4 cu ft
41.8 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
47.5 cu ft
+14%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 24100
Price EU7
€ 25850
+8%
$ --
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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