2007 Audi S3 vs. 2007 BMW 328
To start off, both 2007 Audi S3 and 2007 BMW 328 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S3 (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi S3 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi S3 | 2007 BMW 328 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | S3 | 328 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |