Comparison BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) & Audi A4 (B9 8W) 2.0 TDI ultra (150 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | M3 | A4 |
| Generation: | M3 (E36) | A4 (B9 8W) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.2 (321 Hp) | 2.0 TDI ultra (150 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2015 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 4.4-4.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 3.3-3.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 3.7-3.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.23 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 40 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | EURO VI |
| CO2 emissions: | 95-99 g/km | |
| Power: | 321 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 7400 rpm. | 3250-4200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 210 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.5 sec | 8.9 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 320 Nm/1500-3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S50B32 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3201 cm3 | 1968 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 10.75 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Double-VANOS | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | 16.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4726 mm |
| Width: | 1696 mm | 1842 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2022 mm | |
| Height: | 1365 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
| Front track: | 1422 mm | 1572 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1438 mm | 1555 mm |
| Front overhang: | 880 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1026 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 480 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 965 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1950 kg | 2030 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1430 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 90 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1600 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1400 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17 | 205/60 R16; 195/65 R16; 225/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17 | 7J x 16; R17 |