Comparison BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i (286 Hp) Automatic & Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp)
Add car |
Remove car |
Remove car |
| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 5 Series | A3 |
| Generation: | 5 Series Touring (E39) | A3 (8P, facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | 540i (286 Hp) Automatic | 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 286 hp | 160 hp |
| Max power in: | 5400 rpm. | 5000-6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 1500-4200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M62B44 | BZB, CDAA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4398 cm3 | 1798 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 12 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.7 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4805 mm | 4238 mm |
| Width: | 1800 mm | 1765 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2830 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1512 mm | 1534 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1522 mm | 1507 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 350 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1525 l | 1080 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2280 kg | 1840 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1740 kg | 1280 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 R16W | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7.5J x 17; 6.5J x 16 |