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Background grid Audi A4 Estate 1999-2001 BMW 3 Estate 1990-2000
Spec height1 1.417 m 2 
+ 2.7 cm
1 1.39 m Spec height1
+ 2.3 cm 2 1.733 m Spec width2
1 1.71 m Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Estate 1990 - 2000
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 3 | 1990 - 2000
Spotted in Bulgaria 15″
Audi A4 Estate 1999 - 2001
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Audi
A4
Estate
Gen. 1 | 1999 - 2001
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series Touring (E36) Estate 1990 vs. Audi A4 Avant (B5) Estate 1999


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series Touring (E36) Estate 1990 is 2.3 cm narrower and 2.7 cm lower compared to Audi A4 Avant (B5) Estate 1999. It offers 6% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
443.3 cm
Length
447.9 cm
+4.6
171 cm
Width2
173.3 cm
+2.3
191.8 cm
+7
Width incl. mirrors
184.8 cm
139 cm
Height1
141.7 cm
+2.7
270 cm
+8.3
Wheelbase
261.7 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
10.9 cm
1355 kg
+10%
Weight4,6
1240 kg
5
Seats max.
5
370 l
Cargo volume EU4
390 l
+6%
1320 l
+6%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1250 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 22190
Price EU7
€ 24100
+9%
$ --
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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