BMW 3 series 1983 vs Audi Coupe 1985
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi Coupe, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 68 litres | |
| 660 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: | 420'000 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: | 25 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi Coupe engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`500 | 1`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5400 | |
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