Comparison Audi A3 (8L, facelift 2000) 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic & BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 (240 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW |
| Model: | A3 | M3 |
| Generation: | A3 (8L, facelift 2000) | M3 (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 T (150 Hp) Automatic | 3.0 (240 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1994 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 1996 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 3/5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 216 g/km | |
| Power: | 150 hp | 240 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 214 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 210 Nm @ 1750-4600 rpm. | 305 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AGU, AQA, ARX, ARZ, AUM | S50B30US |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 cm3 | 2990 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l | 10.75 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6500 rpm. | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC, VANOS |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 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 | 4432 mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm | 1699 mm |
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2513 mm | 2710 mm |
| Front track: | 1513 mm | 1422 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1438 mm |
| Front overhang: | 747 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 986 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | |
| Max weight: | 1755 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1195 kg | |
| ABS: | 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 | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 235/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 | 7.5J x 17 |