Comparison BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (220 Hp) Evolution & Audi A4 Cabriolet (B7 8H) 2.0i 20V (131 Hp) & BMW M3 Convertible (E93) 4.0i (420 Hp)
Add car |
Remove car |
Remove car |
Remove car |
| Brand: | BMW | Audi | BMW |
| Model: | M3 | A4 | M3 |
| Generation: | M3 (E30) | A4 Cabriolet (B7 8H) | M3 Convertible (E93) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.3 (220 Hp) Evolution | 2.0i 20V (131 Hp) | 4.0i (420 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1988 year | 2005 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 1990 year | 2008 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Cabriolet | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.0 l/100 km | 12.1 l/100 km | 18.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.0 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km | 12.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.32 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 70 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 206 g/km | 297 g/km | |
| Power: | 220 hp | 131 hp | 420 hp |
| Max power in: | 6750 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 8300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 243 km/h | 208 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 10.9 sec | 5.3 sec |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4750 rpm. | 195 Nm @ 3300 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S14B23 | ALT | S65B40 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2302 cm3 | 1984 cm3 | 3999 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.2 l | 8.8 l | |
| Coolant: | 8 l | 11.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.3 | 12 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 92.8 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.4 mm | 82.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 7 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4345 mm | 4573 mm | 4615 mm |
| Width: | 1680 mm | 1777 mm | 1804 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1391 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2565 mm | 2654 mm | 2761 mm |
| Front track: | 1424 mm | 1523 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1445 mm | 1523 mm | 1539 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 420 l | 246 l | 210 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 315 l | 350 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Coil spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1600 kg | 2000 kg | 2280 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 kg | 1520 kg | 1810 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1500 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 11.1 m | 11.7 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1300 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 ZR16 | 205/55 R16 | 245/40 R18; 265/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7J x 16 | 9.5J x 18 |