Comparison Audi A3 (8L, facelift 2000) 1.8 T (180 Hp) & BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 530d (265 Hp) Steptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW |
| Model: | A3 | 5 Series |
| Generation: | A3 (8L, facelift 2000) | 5 Series Sedan (G30) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 T (180 Hp) | 530d (265 Hp) Steptronic |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2017 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2020 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3/5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.6 l/100 km | 5.3-5.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km | 4.1-4.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.8 l/100 km | 4.5-4.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.24 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 66 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 6 |
| CO2 emissions: | 187 g/km | 118-128 g/km |
| Power: | 180 hp | 265 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 228 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.6 sec | 5.7 sec |
| Torque: | 235 Nm @ 1950-5000 rpm. | 620 Nm @ 2000-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ARY, AUQ | B57D30M0 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 cm3 | 2993 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l | 11.7-11.9 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Twin-power turbo |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5 | 16.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 8 Steptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4152 mm | 4936 mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm | 1868 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2126 mm | |
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2513 mm | 2975 mm |
| Front track: | 1513 mm | 1605 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1630 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 144 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 862 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1099 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | 530 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1110 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1690 kg | 2345 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1180 kg | 1640 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | 12.05 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 90 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 225/55 R17 97Y |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 | 7.5J x 17 |