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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 520i (170 Hp) & Audi A3 Sedan (8V facelift 2016) 2.0 TFSI (190 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 520i (170 Hp)
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Audi A3 Sedan (8V facelift 2016) 2.0 TFSI (190 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Audi
Model: 5 Series A3
Generation: 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) A3 Sedan (8V facelift 2016)
Engine / modification: 520i (170 Hp) 2.0 TFSI (190 Hp)
Production start: 2000 year 2016 year
Production end: 2003 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.2 l/100 km 7.3-7.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.1 l/100 km 4.4-4.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.0 l/100 km 5.5-5.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.31
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 50 l
Emission standard: EURO VI
CO2 emissions: 125-131 g/km
Power: 170 hp 190 hp
Max power in: 6100 rpm. 4200-6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 226 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.1 sec 6.9 sec
Torque: 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 320 Nm/1500-4200 rpm.
Model Engine: M54B22
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 2171 cm3 1984 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 5.7 l
Coolant: 10.5 l 9 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.8 11.65
Piston Stroke: 72 mm 92.8 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 82.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 6
Length: 4775 mm 4458 mm
Width: 1800 mm 1796 mm
Width including mirrors: 1960 mm
Height: 1435 mm 1416 mm
Wheelbase: 2830 mm 2637 mm
Front track: 1516 mm 1555 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1530 mm 1526 mm
Front overhang: 870 mm
Rear overhang: 951 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l 425 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 880 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Several levers and rods Semi-independent, spring
Max weight: 2005 kg 1840 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1495 kg 1290 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1800 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.0 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1600 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 680 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 205/65 R15 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18; 235/35 R19
Wheel rims size: R15 7,0J x 16; R17; R18; R19