2006 Audi A3 vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A3 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A3 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |
