Comparison BMW 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 5 Series Touring (E34) M5 3.8 (340 Hp) & Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 3.2i V6 24V (250 Hp) quattro S-Tronic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 7 Series | 5 Series | A3 |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) | 5 Series Touring (E34) | A3 Sportback (8PA) |
| Engine / modification: | 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic | M5 3.8 (340 Hp) | 3.2i V6 24V (250 Hp) quattro S-Tronic |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 1994 year | 2004 year |
| Production end: | 2008 year | 1997 year | 2008 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.9 l/100 km | 13.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.9 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 88 l | 60 l | |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 231 hp | 340 hp | 250 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6300 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 250 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.8 sec | 6.3 sec | |
| Torque: | 520 Nm @ 2000-2750 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 2800-3200 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M57D30 | S38B38 | BDB, BMJ |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | |
| Engine displacement: | 2993 cm3 | 3189 cm3 | |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.25 l | 5.8 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 11.3 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 95.9 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Steptronic | 6 S-Tronic | |
| Length: | 5039 mm | 4286 mm | |
| Width: | 1902 mm | 1765 mm | |
| Height: | 1491 mm | 1423 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2990 mm | 2578 mm | |
| Front track: | 1578 mm | 1531 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1596 mm | 1515 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 370 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1120 l | ||
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Transverse stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 2480 kg | 2095 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1900 kg | 1535 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 10.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 245/55 R17 | 225/45 R17 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | 7.5J x 17 |