Comparison Audi A3 (8L) 1.8 T (180 Hp) Automatic & BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 118d (143 Hp) Automatic & BMW 5 Series (E34) 535i (211 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | A3 | 1 Series | 5 Series |
| Generation: | A3 (8L) | 1 Series Coupe (E82) | 5 Series (E34) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 T (180 Hp) Automatic | 118d (143 Hp) Automatic | 535i (211 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2009 year | 1988 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2011 year | 1995 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3/5 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km | 17.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | 4.5 l/100 km | 8.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 51 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 216 g/km | 144 g/km | |
| Power: | 180 hp | 143 hp | 211 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 223 km/h | 210 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 9.1 sec | 7.7 sec |
| Torque: | 235 Nm @ 1950-5000 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. | 305 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ARY, AUQ | N47D20 | M30B35 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 3430 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 5.2 l | 5.75 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l | 7.4 l | 12 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5 | 16.5 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4152 mm | 4360 mm | 4720 mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm | 1748 mm | 1751 mm |
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1423 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2513 mm | 2660 mm | 2761 mm |
| Front track: | 1513 mm | 1474 mm | 1470 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1507 mm | 1495 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 147 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | 370 l | 460 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1110 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Multi-link independent | The depreciated rack |
| Max weight: | 1740 kg | 1785 kg | 2035 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1180 kg | 1395 kg | 1600 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | 10.7 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 690 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 195/55 R16 87H | 225/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 | 6.5J x 16 | R15 |