BMW 6 series 2012 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 313 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 173 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 310 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2012 3.0 engine Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but lower. BMW 6 series is 65 cm longer than the Audi A3, 13 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 674 litres | |
| BMW 6 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 324 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`440 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 6200 | |
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