Comparison BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0i (420 Hp) Automatic & Audi A4 Avant (B6 8E) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | M3 | A4 |
| Generation: | M3 Coupe (E92) | A4 Avant (B6 8E) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.0i (420 Hp) Automatic | 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2007 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2013 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.9 l/100 km | 12.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.5 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.33 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 66 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 263 g/km | |
| Power: | 420 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 8300 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 4.6 sec | 9.7 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 370 Nm/1500-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S65B40 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3999 cm3 | 2496 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.8 l | |
| Coolant: | 11.6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 12 | 18.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 5 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 4615 mm | 4548 mm |
| Width: | 1804 mm | 1772 mm |
| Height: | 1424 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2761 mm | 2650 mm |
| Front track: | 1538 mm | 1528 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1539 mm | 1526 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 430 l | 442 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1184 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2080 kg | 2230 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1675 kg | 1680 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m | 11.1 m |
| Tire size: | 245/40 R18; 265/40 ZR 18 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 9.5J x 18 | 7J x 16 |