Comparison Audi A3 Sportback (8PA, facelift 2008) 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) quattro & BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI, Facelift 2013) 550i (450 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI, Facelift 2013) M550d (381 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | A3 | 5 Series | 5 Series |
| Generation: | A3 Sportback (8PA, facelift 2008) | 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI, Facelift 2013) | 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI, Facelift 2013) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) quattro | 550i (450 Hp) Steptronic | M550d (381 Hp) xDrive Steptronic |
| Production start: | 2008 year | 2013 year | 2013 year |
| Production end: | 2013 year | 2016 year | 2016 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.0 l/100 km | 11.8-12.3 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km | 6.6-6.9 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km | 8.6-8.8 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.27 | 0.30 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 70 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 |
| CO2 emissions: | 199-206 g/km | 165 g/km | |
| Power: | 160 hp | 450 hp | 381 hp |
| Max power in: | 4500-6200 rpm. | 5500-6000 rpm. | 4000-4400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8 sec | 4.6 sec | 4.7 sec |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm. | 650 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm. | 740 Nm @ 2000-3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BZB, CDAA | N63B44TU | N57D30 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1798 cm3 | 4395 cm3 | 2993 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.6 l | 8.5 l | 6.5-6.7 l |
| Coolant: | 11.6 l | 10-10.6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Direct injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Twin-power turbo | Twin-power turbo |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6 | 10 | 16 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84.1 mm | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 8 Steptronic | 8 Steptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4292 mm | 4907 mm | 4910 mm |
| Width: | 1765 mm | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height: | 1423 mm | 1464 mm | 1454 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2578 mm | 2968 mm | 2968 mm |
| Front track: | 1534 mm | 1600 mm | 1594 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1507 mm | 1627 mm | 1599 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 141 mm | 131 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 552 l | 520 l | 520 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1104 l | ||
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Double wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1975 kg | 2430 kg | 2460 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1415 kg | 1830 kg | 1880 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 12.0 m | 12.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg | 2000 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 90 kg | 90 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 | 245/45 R18; 275/40 R18; 245/40 R19; 275/35 R19; 245/35 R20; 275/30 R20 | 245/40 R19 94Y RSC; 275/35 R19 96Y RSC |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17 | 8J x 18; 9J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 9J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 9J x 20 | 8.5J x 19; 9J x 19 |