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Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic & Audi A3 Sportback (8V facelift 2016) 1.5 TFSI (150 Hp)


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BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic
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Audi A3 Sportback (8V facelift 2016) 1.5 TFSI (150 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Audi
Model: 7 Series A3
Generation: 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) A3 Sportback (8V facelift 2016)
Engine / modification: 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic 1.5 TFSI (150 Hp)
Production start: 1998 year 2017 year
Production end: 2000 year 2018 year
Coupe type: Sedan Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 4 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.1 l/100 km 6.3-6.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.8 l/100 km 4.3-4.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.8 l/100 km 5.0-5.3 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.30
Fuel tank volume: 85 l 50 l
Emission standard: Euro 6
CO2 emissions: 114-120 g/km
Power: 184 hp 150 hp
Max power in: 4000 rpm. 5000-6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 220 km/h 220 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.2 sec 8.2 sec
Torque: 410 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 250 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm.
Model Engine: M57D30 DADA
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 2926 cm3 1498 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l 4.3 l
Coolant: 9.2 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger / Intercooler Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 18
Piston Stroke: 88 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 Steptronic
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4984 mm 4313 mm
Width: 1862 mm 1785 mm
Width including mirrors: 1966 mm
Height: 1435 mm 1426 mm
Wheelbase: 2930 mm 2637 mm
Front track: 1552 mm 1543 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1568 mm 1514 mm
Front overhang: 870 mm
Rear overhang: 806 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 380 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Inclined Lever Semi-independent, spring
Max weight: 2365 kg 1790 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1830 kg 1230 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%): 1700 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.6 m 10.9 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 650 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 215/65 R16
Wheel rims size: R16