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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp) & Audi A3 (8V) 1.6 TDI (105 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp)
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Audi A3 (8V) 1.6 TDI (105 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Audi
Model: 5 Series A3
Generation: 5 Series (E34) A3 (8V)
Engine / modification: 525i (170 Hp) 1.6 TDI (105 Hp)
Production start: 1988 year 2012 year
Production end: 1991 year 2014 year
Coupe type: Sedan Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 4 3
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.1 l/100 km 4.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 3.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 3.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.30
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 50 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 99 g/km
Power: 170 hp 105 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 3000-4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 221 km/h 195 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.5 sec 10.5 sec
Torque: 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm.
Model Engine: M20B25 CLHA
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 2494 cm3 1598 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.25 l 4.7 l
Coolant: 10.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler)
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 8 16.2
Piston Stroke: 80.5 mm
Cylinder Bore: 79.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 6
Length: 4720 mm 4237 mm
Width: 1751 mm 1777 mm
Width including mirrors: 1966 mm
Height: 1412 mm 1421 mm
Wheelbase: 2761 mm 2601 mm
Front track: 1542 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1514 mm
Front overhang: 869 mm
Rear overhang: 767 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l 365 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1100 l
Front suspension: Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Semi-independent, spring
Max weight: 1960 kg 1790 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1450 kg 1230 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1700 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11 m 10.7 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 650 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 195/65 R15 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size: R15 6.5J x 16