Comparison Audi A3 (8L, facelift 2000) 1.8 T (180 Hp) Tiptronic & Audi A4 (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 (220 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 350d (286 Hp) G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A3 | A4 | E-class |
| Generation: | A3 (8L, facelift 2000) | A4 (B6 8E) | E-class Cabrio (A238) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 T (180 Hp) Tiptronic | 3.0i V6 (220 Hp) | E 350d (286 Hp) G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2000 year | 2018 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2004 year | 2020 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 3/5 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13 l/100 km | 13.7 l/100 km | 6.3-6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km | 4.7-5.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km | 5.3-5.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Low speed (WLTP): | 6.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 70 l | 50 l |
| Fuel consumption at very high speed (WLTP): | 6.9 l/100 km | ||
| Emission standard: | EURO III | Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC | |
| CO2 emissions: | 216 g/km | 141-149 g/km | |
| Power: | 180 hp | 220 hp | 286 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6300 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 222 km/h | 245 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 6.9 sec | 6 sec |
| CO2 emissions (WLTP): | 161-182 g/km | ||
| Torque: | 235 Nm/1950-5000 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ASN, AVK | OM 656 D 29 R SCR | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 cm3 | 2976 cm3 | 2925 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.3 l | 9 l | |
| Coolant: | 9 l | 13 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5 | 10.5 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 82.5 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | vario | 9 G-TRONIC |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4152 mm | 4548 mm | 4826 mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm | 1772 mm | 1860 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2055 mm | ||
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1428 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2513 mm | 2650 mm | 2873 mm |
| Front track: | 1513 mm | 1528 mm | 1605 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1526 mm | 1609 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 98 mm | ||
| Approach angle: | 13 ° | ||
| Departure angle: | 14.4 ° | ||
| Ramp angle: | 9.5 ° | ||
| Front overhang: | 841 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1112 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | 445 l | 310 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1110 l | 720 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent multi-link | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1785 kg | 1975 kg | 2385 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1225 kg | 1425 kg | 1855 kg |
| ABS: | yes | 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 | 11.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 215/55 R16 | 245/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 | 7J x 16 | 8J x 18 |