Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 324 td (115 Hp) Automatic & Audi A4 Avant (B7 8E) 2.0 TFSI (200 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 3 Series | A4 |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | A4 Avant (B7 8E) |
| Engine / modification: | 324 td (115 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 TFSI (200 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 2004 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 2008 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.9 l/100 km | 11 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 178 g/km | |
| Power: | 115 hp | 200 hp |
| Max power in: | 4800 rpm. | 5100-6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 182 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.8 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 222 Nm @ 2400 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BGB, BPG, BWE, BWT | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2443 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | Turbocharging |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 22 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | vario |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4325 mm | 4586 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm | 1772 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1937 mm | |
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2648 mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm | 1522 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm | 1522 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 106 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 425 l | 442 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1184 l | |
| Front suspension: | Helical spring | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1720 kg | 2035 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1260 kg | 1485 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1600 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1400 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 HR14 | 215/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | 7J x 16 |