Comparison BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (220 Hp) Evolution & Audi A4 (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) 1.8 20V Turbo (150 Hp) Tiptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | M3 | A4 |
| Generation: | M3 (E30) | A4 (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.3 (220 Hp) Evolution | 1.8 20V Turbo (150 Hp) Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1988 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 1990 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.0 l/100 km | 13.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.0 l/100 km | 9.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.31 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 220 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 6750 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 243 km/h | 214 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 9.6 sec |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4750 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 1750-4600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S14B23 | AEB, ANB, APU, ARK, AWT |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2302 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4345 mm | 4479 mm |
| Width: | 1680 mm | 1733 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2565 mm | 2617 mm |
| Front track: | 1424 mm | 1498 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1445 mm | 1479 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 420 l | 440 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | |
| Max weight: | 1600 kg | 1855 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 kg | 1305 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): | 11.1 m | 11.1 m |
| Tire size: | 225/45 ZR16 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R15 |