Comparison BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (220 Hp) Evolution & Volvo 960 (964) 2.5 i 24V (170 Hp) & Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Volvo | Audi |
| Model: | M3 | 960 | A4 |
| Generation: | M3 (E30) | 960 (964) | A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.3 (220 Hp) Evolution | 2.5 i 24V (170 Hp) | 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1988 year | 1990 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 1990 year | 1996 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.0 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.0 l/100 km | 10.5 l/100 km | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 80 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 220 hp | 170 hp | 90 hp |
| Max power in: | 6750 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 243 km/h | 210 km/h | 173 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 9.7 sec | 15 sec |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4750 rpm. | 230 Nm @ 4400 rpm. | 182 Nm @ 2300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S14B23 | 1Z, AHU, AHH | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2302 cm3 | 2473 cm3 | 1896 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.5 | 19.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.4 mm | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4345 mm | 4871 mm | 4479 mm |
| Width: | 1680 mm | 1750 mm | 1733 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1411 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2565 mm | 2770 mm | 2622 mm |
| Front track: | 1424 mm | 1502 mm | 1498 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1445 mm | 1502 mm | 1479 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 420 l | 491 l | 390 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1250 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Several levers and rods | |
| Max weight: | 1600 kg | 1960 kg | 1855 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 kg | 1600 kg | 1305 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 11.1 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 ZR16 | 195/65 R15 V | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R15 | 6J x 15 |