Comparison Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.2 FSI V6 (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (F21 LCI, facelift 2017) M140i (340 Hp) Steptronic & Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) 1.2 TFSI (105 Hp) start/stop
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | 1 Series | A3 |
| Generation: | A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) | 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (F21 LCI, facelift 2017) | A3 (8P, facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.2 FSI V6 (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | M140i (340 Hp) Steptronic | 1.2 TFSI (105 Hp) start/stop |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2017 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2019 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4-5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.3 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.9 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.34 | 0.33 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 52 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 6 | Euro 5 |
| CO2 emissions: | 163 g/km | ||
| Power: | 260 hp | 340 hp | 105 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | 192 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.7 sec | 4.6 sec | 11 sec |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 500 Nm @ 1520-4500 rpm. | 175 Nm @ 1550-4100 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BPK | B58B30 | CBZB |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3123 cm3 | 2998 cm3 | 1197 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.1 l | 6.5 l | 3.9 l |
| Coolant: | 12.0 l | 9.3-10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 12.5 | 11 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm | 94.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 82 mm | 71 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | 8 Steptronic Sport | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 5062 mm | 4324 mm | 4238 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1765 mm | 1765 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1984 mm | ||
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1411 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2944 mm | 2690 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1516 mm | 1534 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1534 mm | 1507 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 360 l | 350 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1200 l | 1080 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Double wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Multi-link independent | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2385 kg | 2035 kg | 1765 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1785 kg | 1470 kg | 1205 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 10.9 m | 10.7 m |
| Tire size: | 235/55 R17 | 225/40 R18; 245/35 R18 | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | 7.5J x 18; 8J x 18 | 7.5J x 17; 6.5J x 16 |