Comparison BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 530i 24V (231 Hp) Automatic & Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) 1.6 (102 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 5 Series | A3 |
| Generation: | 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) | A3 (8P, facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | 530i 24V (231 Hp) Automatic | 1.6 (102 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.7 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.1 l/100 km | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.7 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 102 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 244 km/h | 186 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.6 sec | 11.8 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 148 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BSE, BSF, CCSA, CMXA | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1595 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4775 mm | 4238 mm |
| Width: | 1800 mm | 1765 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2830 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1516 mm | 1534 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1530 mm | 1507 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 350 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1080 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Several levers and rods | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2070 kg | 1745 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 kg | 1185 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): | 10.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7.5J X 17; 6.5J X 16 |