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Background grid Audi A4 Sedan 1994-2001 BMW 3 Sedan 1997-2003
Spec height1 1.415 m 2
1 1.415 m Spec height1
1 + 2 cm
+ 0.8 cm 2 4.479 m Spec length
1 4.471 m Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 1997 - 2003
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 4 | 1997 - 2003
Spotted in France 17″
Audi A4 Sedan 1994 - 2001
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Audi
A4
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1994 - 2001
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 vs. Audi A4 (B5) Sedan 1994


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 is 0.8 cm shorter and equally high compared to Audi A4 (B5) Sedan 1994. It has 2 cm more ground clearance and offers 39% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
447.1 cm
Length
447.9 cm
+0.8
173.9 cm
+0.6
Width2
173.3 cm
194 cm
+9.2
Width incl. mirrors
184.8 cm
141.5 cm
Height1
141.5 cm
272.5 cm
+11
Wheelbase
261.5 cm
13 cm
+2
Ground clearance3
11 cm
1360 kg
+14%
Weight4,6
1200 kg
5
Seats max.
5
440 l
Cargo volume EU4
440 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
720 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 21986
+5%
Price EU7
€ 20963
$ --
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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