Comparison Audi A4 (B5, Typ 8D) 2.6 V6 (150 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td (115 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW |
| Model: | A4 | 3 Series |
| Generation: | A4 (B5, Typ 8D) | 3 Series Sedan (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.6 V6 (150 Hp) | 325 td (115 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 1991 year |
| Production end: | 1997 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.2 l/100 km | 10.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 65 l |
| Power: | 150 hp | 115 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 4800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h | 198 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.7 sec | 12 sec |
| Torque: | 225 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 222 Nm @ 1900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ABC | M51D25 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2598 cm3 | 2498 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.0 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 22 |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4479 mm | 4433 mm |
| Width: | 1733 mm | 1698 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1393 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2617 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1498 mm | 1418 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1479 mm | 1431 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 435 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1805 kg | 1795 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1255 kg | 1410 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): | 11.1 m | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R15 |