Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 318i (129 Hp) Automatic & Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TDI 8V (140 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 3 Series | A3 |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E90) | A3 Sportback (8PA) |
| Engine / modification: | 318i (129 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 TDI 8V (140 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2008 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | Internal Combustion engine |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.2 l/100 km | 7.6-7.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km | 5.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.9 l/100 km | 5.9-6.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 190 g/km | 159 - 162 g/km |
| Power: | 129 hp | 140 hp |
| Max power in: | 5750 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 206 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11 sec | 9.6 sec |
| Torque: | 180 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N46B20 | BMM |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 1968 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 7.2 l | 8.7 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 18 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4520 mm | 4286 mm |
| Width: | 1817 mm | 1765 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2013 mm | |
| Height: | 1421 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1500 mm | 1534 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1513 mm | 1507 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1005 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 302 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1032 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 1910 kg | 2030 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1465 kg | 1395 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1600 kg | 1800 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1400 kg | 1600 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 695 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 6.5J x 16 |