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Background grid Audi A4 Estate 2004-2008 BMW 3 Estate 2004-2013
Spec height1 1.427 m 2 
+ 0.9 cm
1 1.418 m Spec height1
1 + 3.5 cm
2 1.772 m Spec width2
+ 4.5 cm 1 1.817 m Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Estate 2004 - 2013
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 5 | 2004 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Audi A4 Estate 2004 - 2008
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Audi
A4
Estate
Gen. 3 | 2004 - 2008
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series Touring (E91) Estate 2004 vs. Audi A4 Avant (B7) Estate 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series Touring (E91) Estate 2004 is 4.5 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower compared to Audi A4 Avant (B7) Estate 2004. It has 3.5 cm more ground clearance and offers 17% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
452.7 cm
Length
458.6 cm
+5.9
181.7 cm
+4.5
Width2
177.2 cm
198.9 cm
+5.6
Width incl. mirrors
193.3 cm
141.8 cm
Height1
142.7 cm
+0.9
276 cm
+11.2
Wheelbase
264.8 cm
14.1 cm
+3.5
Ground clearance3
10.6 cm
1505 kg
+5%
Weight4,6
1435 kg
5
Seats max.
5
460 l
+5%
Cargo volume EU4
442 l
1385 l
+17%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1184 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 28300
+9%
Price EU7
€ 26150
$ --
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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Origin of the most car models
1908
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