Comparison BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp) & BMW 6 Series (E24) 630 CS (185 Hp) & Audi A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI (180 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 5 Series | 6 Series | A3 |
| Generation: | 5 Series (E12) | 6 Series (E24) | A3 Sedan (8V) |
| Engine / modification: | 518 (90 Hp) | 630 CS (185 Hp) | 1.8 TFSI (180 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1974 year | 1976 year | 2013 year |
| Production end: | 1975 year | 1979 year | 2016 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.4 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.5 l/100 km | 11.4 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.41 | 0.29 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 70 l | 50 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO VI | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 135 g/km | ||
| Power: | 90 hp | 185 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | 5100-6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h | 210 km/h | 242 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13.9 sec | 8.9 sec | 7.2 sec |
| Torque: | 145 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 255 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 250 Nm/1250-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M10 | M30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1766 cm3 | 2986 cm3 | 1798 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | 5.8 l | 5.2 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Carburettor | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 9.6 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 71 mm | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Length: | 4620 mm | 4755 mm | 4456 mm |
| Width: | 1690 mm | 1725 mm | 1796 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1960 mm | ||
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1365 mm | 1416 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2636 mm | 2626 mm | 2637 mm |
| Front track: | 1406 mm | 1422 mm | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1442 mm | 1487 mm | 1526 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 139 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 869 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 950 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 415 l | 425 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 880 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1700 kg | 1830 kg | 1820 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1230 kg | 1450 kg | 1270 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Worm-reduction unit | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 m | 11.0 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 670 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 175/80 R14 | 195/70 R14 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | R14 | 7.0J x 16 |