Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330d (204 Hp) Automatic & Audi A8 Long (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.0 TDI V6 (233 Hp) quattro DPF Tiptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 3 Series | A8 |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | A8 Long (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) |
| Engine / modification: | 330d (204 Hp) Automatic | 3.0 TDI V6 (233 Hp) quattro DPF Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.8 l/100 km | 12.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.9 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 204 hp | 233 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 231 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.8 sec | 7.9 sec |
| Torque: | 410 Nm @ 1500 rpm. | 450 Nm @ 1400-3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M57D30 | ASB |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2993 cm3 | 2967 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | 8.2 l |
| Coolant: | 10.2 l | 15.8 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 4480 mm | 5192 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1894 mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 3074 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1629 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1615 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 500 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2155 kg | 2480 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 kg | 1880 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.5 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 |