Comparison BMW 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 525xi (218 Hp) Automatic & Audi A3 (8L, facelift 2000) 1.9 TDI (100 Hp) Tiptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 5 Series | A3 |
| Generation: | 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) | A3 (8L, facelift 2000) |
| Engine / modification: | 525xi (218 Hp) Automatic | 1.9 TDI (100 Hp) Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2007 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2010 year | 2003 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.2 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km | 5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.1 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 3 |
| CO2 emissions: | 170 g/km | |
| Power: | 218 hp | 100 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 234 km/h | 183 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec | 11.9 sec |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 2400-4200 rpm. | 240 Nm @ 1800-2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N53B30 | ATD, AXR |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1896 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 9.8 l | 6 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 12 | 19 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 5 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 4841 mm | 4152 mm |
| Width: | 1846 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height: | 1468 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2888 mm | 2513 mm |
| Front track: | 1558 mm | 1513 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1581 mm | 1495 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 142 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 520 l | 350 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
| Max weight: | 2205 kg | 1780 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1645 kg | 1220 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): | 10.9 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R17 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | 6.5J x 15 |