Comparison Audi A3 (8P) 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG & BMW 5 Series (E60) 525i (192 Hp) & Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) 2.0 TDI (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | A3 | 5 Series | A3 |
| Generation: | A3 (8P) | 5 Series (E60) | A3 (8P, facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG | 525i (192 Hp) | 2.0 TDI (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2003 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2005 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.3 l/100 km | 13.6 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.8 l/100 km | 7.0 l/100 km | 4.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.7 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 70 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | |
| Power: | 140 hp | 192 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 4200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 207 km/h | 238 km/h | 224 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.4 sec | 7.9 sec | 8 sec |
| Torque: | 320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 4200 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BKD | M54B25 | CBBB, CFGB |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1968 cm3 | 2494 cm3 | 1968 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l | 6.5 l | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 9.8 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 18 | 10.5 | 16.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 75 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 DSG | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4203 mm | 4841 mm | 4238 mm |
| Width: | 1765 mm | 1846 mm | 1765 mm |
| Height: | 1421 mm | 1468 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2578 mm | 2888 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1536 mm | 1558 mm | 1534 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1517 mm | 1582 mm | 1507 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | 520 l | 350 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | 1080 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Coil spring | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1930 kg | 2050 kg | 1895 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1370 kg | 1490 kg | 1335 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 10.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 225/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 6.5J x 16 |