Comparison Audi A3 Sportback (8PA, facelift 2008) 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) S tronic & BMW 5 Series (E60) 520d (163 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW |
| Model: | A3 | 5 Series |
| Generation: | A3 Sportback (8PA, facelift 2008) | 5 Series (E60) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) S tronic | 520d (163 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2008 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 2013 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.0 l/100 km | 8.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| Power: | 160 hp | 163 hp |
| Max power in: | 4500-6200 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec | 8.6 sec |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm. | 340 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BZB, CDAA | M47D20 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1798 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.6 l | 5.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbocharger |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 S tronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4292 mm | 4841 mm |
| Width: | 1765 mm | 1846 mm |
| Height: | 1423 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2578 mm | 2888 mm |
| Front track: | 1534 mm | 1558 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1507 mm | 1582 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 552 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1104 l | 520 l |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1895 kg | 2050 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1335 kg | 1515 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17 | 7J x 16 |