2007 Audi S3 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, both 2007 Audi S3 and 2007 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S3 (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 Audi S3.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S3. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S3. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi S3 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Audi S3 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | S3 | 330 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |