Comparison Audi A6 (4A,C4) 2.6 V6 (150 Hp) & BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i (231 Hp) & Audi A4 (B8 8K, facelift 2011) 2.0 TFSI (211 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | A6 | Z3 | A4 |
| Generation: | A6 (4A,C4) | Z3 (E36/7) | A4 (B8 8K, facelift 2011) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.6 V6 (150 Hp) | 3.0i (231 Hp) | 2.0 TFSI (211 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2000 year | 2012 year |
| Production end: | 1997 year | 2003 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.5 l/100 km | 13 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.0 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.6 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.28 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 51 l | 61 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 159 g/km | ||
| Power: | 150 hp | 231 hp | 211 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 4300-6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 209 km/h | 250 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec | 6 sec | 6.5 sec |
| Torque: | 225 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ABC | M54B30 | CAEB, CDNC, CPMA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2598 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.0 l | 6.5 l | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 11.0 l | 10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | - | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10.2 | 9.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 89.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4797 mm | 4050 mm | 4701 mm |
| Width: | 1783 mm | 1740 mm | 1826 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2040 mm | ||
| Height: | 1430 mm | 1306 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2687 mm | 2446 mm | 2808 mm |
| Front track: | 1524 mm | 1413 mm | 1564 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1524 mm | 1494 mm | 1551 mm |
| Front overhang: | 862 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1031 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 165 l | 480 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 510 l | 962 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | The depreciated rack | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Helical spring | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 1990 kg | 1575 kg | 2080 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1440 kg | 1305 kg | 1530 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 90 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1750 kg | 1900 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | 11.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 50 kg | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 225/50 R16 | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 15 | R16 | 7.5J x 16 |