Comparison Audi A3 (8L) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) Automatic & BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW |
| Model: | A3 | M3 |
| Generation: | A3 (8L) | M3 Convertible (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) Automatic | 3.0i (286 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 1994 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 1995 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | 13.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.7 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.35 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 65 l |
| Power: | 90 hp | 286 hp |
| Max power in: | 3750 rpm. | 7000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 177 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13.7 sec | 6.2 sec |
| Torque: | 202 Nm @ 1900 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AGR, ALH | S50B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1896 cm3 | 2990 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 7 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l | 10.75 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 19.5 | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4152 mm | 4433 mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm | 1710 mm |
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2513 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1513 mm | 1422 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1444 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | 230 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1705 kg | 1930 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1195 kg | 1540 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | 10.7 m |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 235/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 15 | R17 |