Comparison BMW M5 (E60 LCI, facelift 2007) 5.0 V10 (500 Hp) 6MT & Audi A3 (8P, facelift 2008) 1.4 TFSI (125 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | M5 | A3 |
| Generation: | M5 (E60 LCI, facelift 2007) | A3 (8P, facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | 5.0 V10 (500 Hp) 6MT | 1.4 TFSI (125 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2007 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 2010 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 21.4 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 13.8 l/100 km | 4.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 18.1 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.33 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 500 hp | 125 hp |
| Max power in: | 7750 rpm. | 5000-6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 203 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 4.7 sec | 9.4 sec |
| Torque: | 520 Nm @ 6100 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S85B50A | CAXC, CMSA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4999 cm3 | 1390 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9.3 l | 3.6 l |
| Coolant: | 15 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Direct injection |
| Maximum engine speed: | 8250 rpm. | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Double VANOS | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 10 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 12 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75.2 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4863 mm | 4238 mm |
| Width: | 1846 mm | 1765 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2037 mm | |
| Height: | 1469 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2889 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1580 mm | 1534 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1566 mm | 1507 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 396 l | 350 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1080 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2300 kg | 1805 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1820 kg | 1245 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.4 m | 10.7 m |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 255/40 R19 | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 19 | 7.5J X 17; 6.5J X 16 |