BMW 3 series 1988 vs Audi Coupe 1985
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi Coupe is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 9 HP more power than Audi Coupe, but torque is 4 NM less than Audi Coupe. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 68 litres | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi Coupe engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi 80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi Coupe might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.35 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 3 series is 10 cm shorter than the Audi Coupe, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 443 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
| BMW 3 series has 18 litres less trunk space than the Audi Coupe. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the Audi Coupe, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`545 | 1`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5400 | |
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