Comparison BMW M3 (E30) 2.5 (238 Hp) Sport Evolution & Audi A4 (B7 8E) 2.7 TDI V6 (180 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | M3 | A4 |
| Generation: | M3 (E30) | A4 (B7 8E) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 (238 Hp) Sport Evolution | 2.7 TDI V6 (180 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1990 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1990 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.5 l/100 km | 9.5-9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | 5.1-5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.8 l/100 km | 6.7-6.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.30 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 179-185 g/km | |
| Power: | 238 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 7000 rpm. | 3300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 248 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | 8.4 sec |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4750 rpm. | 380 Nm @ 1400-3300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S14B25 | BPP |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2467 cm3 | 2698 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.4 l | 8.2 l |
| Coolant: | 12 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 87 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 95 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4345 mm | 4586 mm |
| Width: | 1680 mm | 1772 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1937 mm | |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2565 mm | 2642 mm |
| Front track: | 1424 mm | 1519 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1445 mm | 1514 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 420 l | 460 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 833 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1600 kg | 2090 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 kg | 1540 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| 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%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 ZR16 | 215/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7J x 16 |