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Comparison Audi A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (200 Hp) quattro & BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 525d (163 Hp)


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Audi A3 (8P) 2.0 TFSI (200 Hp) quattro
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BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 525d (163 Hp)
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Brand: Audi BMW
Model: A3 5 Series
Generation: A3 (8P) 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000)
Engine / modification: 2.0 TFSI (200 Hp) quattro 525d (163 Hp)
Production start: 2004 year 2000 year
Production end: 2005 year 2003 year
Coupe type: Hatchback Sedan
Num. of Doors: 3 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.3 l/100 km 9.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.8 l/100 km 5.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.8 l/100 km 6.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.33
Fuel tank volume: 60 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 4 EURO3
Power: 200 hp 163 hp
Max power in: 5100-6000 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 234 km/h 219 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7 sec 8.9 sec
Torque: 280 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm. 350 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Model Engine: AXX, BPY, BWA M57D25
Engine position: Front, transverse Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1984 cm3 2497 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.5 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 9.2 l
Fuel System: Direct injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging Turbocharger / Intercooler
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC OHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.5 17.5
Piston Stroke: 92.8 mm 82.8 mm
Cylinder Bore: 82.5 mm 80 mm
Wheel Drive: All wheel drive (4x4) Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): - 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 5
Length: 4203 mm 4775 mm
Width: 1765 mm 1800 mm
Height: 1421 mm 1435 mm
Wheelbase: 2578 mm 2830 mm
Front track: 1536 mm 1512 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1517 mm 1526 mm
Ride height(clearance): 120 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 280 l 460 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1030 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Several levers and rods
Max weight: 1990 kg 2115 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1430 kg 1575 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): 10.7 m
Tire size: 225/45 R17 205/65 R15
Wheel rims size: 7.5J x 17 R15