Comparison BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp) & Audi A3 (8P) 1.9 TDI (105 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | M1 | A3 |
| Generation: | M1 (E26) | A3 (8P) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.5 (277 Hp) | 1.9 TDI (105 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1978 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1981 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.6 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.9 l/100 km | 4.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.9 l/100 km | 4.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 116 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 277 hp | 105 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 262 km/h | 187 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.6 sec | 11.4 sec |
| Acceleration from 0 to 200 km/h: | 20.7 sec | |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 5000 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 1900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M88 | BKC, BXE |
| Engine position: | Middle, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3453 cm3 | 1896 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) | |
| Maximum engine speed: | 7000 rpm. | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 19 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4360 mm | 4203 mm |
| Width: | 1824 mm | 1765 mm |
| Height: | 1140 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2560 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1550 mm | 1536 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1576 mm | 1517 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1600 kg | 1855 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1300 kg | 1295 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13 m | 10.7 m |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 16 | 6.5J x 16 |