2000 BMW 525 vs. 2010 Audi A3
To start off, 2010 Audi A3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 BMW 525. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2010 Audi A3.
Because 2010 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 BMW 525 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 2010 Audi A3 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 525 | A3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
