Comparison BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) & Audi A4 Cabriolet (B7 8H) 3.2 FSI V6 (255 Hp) quattro & Citroen Xsara Coupe (N0) 2.0 HDi (109 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi | Citroen |
| Model: | M3 | A4 | Xsara |
| Generation: | M3 Convertible (E30) | A4 Cabriolet (B7 8H) | Xsara Coupe (N0) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.3 (215 Hp) | 3.2 FSI V6 (255 Hp) quattro | 2.0 HDi (109 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1989 year | 2005 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 2008 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Cabriolet | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.5 l/100 km | 16.1 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.6 l/100 km | 8.0 l/100 km | 4.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8 l/100 km | 10.9 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.36 | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 63 l | 54 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 262 g/km | ||
| Power: | 215 hp | 255 hp | 109 hp |
| Max power in: | 6750 rpm. | 6500 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 239 km/h | 250 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 6.8 sec | 12.4 sec |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 4600 rpm. | 330 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 250 Nm/1750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S14B23 | AUK, BKH | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2302 cm3 | 3123 cm3 | 1997 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.4 l | 6.2 l | |
| Coolant: | 9 l | 12 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 12.5 | 18 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 92.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.4 mm | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4345 mm | 4573 mm | 4167 mm |
| Width: | 1680 mm | 1777 mm | 1698 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1391 mm | 1401 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2565 mm | 2650 mm | 2540 mm |
| Front track: | 1414 mm | 1522 mm | 1423 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1435 mm | 1518 mm | 1430 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 303 l | 246 l | 408 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 315 l | 1190 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Independent multi-link | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | Torsion |
| Max weight: | 1720 kg | 2175 kg | 1725 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1360 kg | 1695 kg | 1215 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 11.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R15 | 215/55 R16 | 195/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7J x 16 |