BMW 3 Series Sedan (1991 – 1998) vs Audi Coupe (1991 – 1996): specs compared

The BMW 3 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 193 hp against 174 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 236 km/h against 222 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.5 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. The Audi Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,190 kg. At 4,430 mm, the BMW 3 Series Sedan is 64 mm longer than the Audi Coupe.

Specification BMW 3 Series Sedan BMW 3 Series Sedan 1991 – 1998 Audi Coupe Audi Coupe 1991 – 1996
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 1991 – 1998 1991 – 1996
Body style Sedan Coupé
Variants 21 8
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD FWD · AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 90 – 193 hp 116 – 174 hp
Torque 141 – 280 Nm 165 – 245 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.3 – 15.0 s 8.2 – 13.3 s
Top speed 182 – 236 km/h 190 – 222 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.5 – 10.2 L/100 km 8.2 – 10.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,430 mm 4,366 mm
Width 1,699 mm 1,717 mm
Height 1,389 mm 1,379 mm
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,558 mm
Curb weight 1,190 – 1,400 kg 1,170 – 1,412 kg

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