Comparison Audi A3 (8L, facelift 2000) 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) quattro & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d (340 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC & BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) 840i (333 Hp) Steptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | A3 | E-class | 8 Series |
| Generation: | A3 (8L, facelift 2000) | E-class (W213) | 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) quattro | E 400d (340 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | 840i (333 Hp) Steptronic |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2018 year | 2020 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2020 year | |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 3/5 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.9 l/100 km | 4.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6 l/100 km | 4.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption at Low speed (WLTP): | 6.6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 66 l | 68 l |
| Fuel consumption at very high speed (WLTP): | 7.5 l/100 km | ||
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | Euro 6d | |
| CO2 emissions: | 157 g/km | ||
| Power: | 130 hp | 340 hp | 333 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 3600-4400 rpm. | 5500-6250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 203 km/h | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec | 4.9 sec | 5.4 sec |
| CO2 emissions (WLTP): | 173-196 g/km | ||
| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 1900 rpm. | 700 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm. | 500 Nm @ 1700-4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ASZ | OM 656.929 | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1896 cm3 | 2925 cm3 | 2998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 8.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l | 13.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | VALVETRONIC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 19 | 15.5 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 94.6 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm | 82 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 9 G-TRONIC | 8 Steptronic |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4152 mm | 4923 mm | 5074 mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm | 1852 mm | 1932 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2065 mm | ||
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1468 mm | 1401 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2513 mm | 2939 mm | 3023 mm |
| Front track: | 1513 mm | 1616 mm | 1627 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1619 mm | 1671 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 121 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 841 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1143 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 270 l | 440 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1120 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent multi-link | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1880 kg | 2545 kg | 2435 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1320 kg | 1905 kg | 1815 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.90 m | 12.3 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2100 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R 15 | Front wheel tires: 245/45 R18 100Y | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 | Front wheel rims: 8J x 18 |