Car comparison

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VvsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1999
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36)

328i

193 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1999

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,285 kg
    2,833 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
Power
193hp144kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,285kg2,833lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
66.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
765km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,793cc170cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,698mm67in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,393mm55in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,408mm55in
Rear track
1,479mm58in
1,421mm56in
Trunk volume
440L
435L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VBMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328iPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i5,500 rpm3,950 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
25.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
1,395 kg
3,075 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
240 km/h
149 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V7.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i7.3 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
729 km
453 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
765 km
475 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
236 km/h
147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,393 mm
54.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.3 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VBMW3 Series Sedan (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,393 mm
54.8 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
765 km
475 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VBMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 328i
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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