Comparison BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 523i (170 Hp) & Audi S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI (265 Hp) quattro S tronic
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 5 Series | S3 |
| Generation: | 5 Series Touring (E39) | S3 Sportback (8PA) |
| Engine / modification: | 523i (170 Hp) | 2.0 TFSI (265 Hp) quattro S tronic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.4 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.7 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 195 g/km | |
| Power: | 170 hp | 265 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 224 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.9 sec | 5.6 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B25 | CDLA, CDMA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.3 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 8.6 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 S tronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4805 mm | 4302 mm |
| Width: | 1800 mm | 1765 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1402 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2830 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1512 mm | 1522 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1526 mm | 1506 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 302 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1525 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2205 kg | 2075 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1580 kg | 1415 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 | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R15 | 225/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7.5J x 18 |