Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318 Ci (143 Hp) & Audi A3 Cabrio (8V) 1.8 TFSI (180 Hp) quattro S-tronic
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 3 Series | A3 |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46) | A3 Cabrio (8V) |
| Engine / modification: | 318 Ci (143 Hp) | 1.8 TFSI (180 Hp) quattro S-tronic |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2014 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2016 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.6 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.8 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.1 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO VI | |
| CO2 emissions: | 154 g/km | |
| Power: | 143 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4500-6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 218 km/h | 234 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 280 Nm/1350-4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N42B20 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 1798 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 9.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 S-tronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4490 mm | 4421 mm |
| Width: | 1755 mm | 1793 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1960 mm | |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1409 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2595 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1526 mm |
| Front overhang: | 869 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 957 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 320 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 678 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1810 kg | 2040 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1310 kg | 1540 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 |