Comparison Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 (102 Hp) & BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW |
| Model: | A3 | 7 Series |
| Generation: | A3 Sportback (8PA) | 7 Series (E38) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.6 (102 Hp) | 740i (286 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 1994 year |
| Production end: | 2008 year | 1996 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.5 l/100 km | 17.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.30 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 85 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 102 hp | 286 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.2 sec | 6.9 sec |
| Torque: | 148 Nm @ 3800 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BGU, BSE, BSF | M60B40 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1595 cm3 | 3982 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.6 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4286 mm | 4984 mm |
| Width: | 1765 mm | 1862 mm |
| Height: | 1423 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2578 mm | 2930 mm |
| Front track: | 1534 mm | 1552 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1507 mm | 1568 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 113 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 370 l | 500 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1120 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | Inclined Lever |
| Max weight: | 1805 kg | 2285 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1320 kg | 1750 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 11.6 m |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 | 215/65 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17 | R16 |