Audi A5 8T or BMW Serija 3 F30?

2007–2016 vs 2012–2019 · Coupe/Liftback/Convertible vs Sedan

In short

Length: A5 8T 4,733 mm, Serija 3 F30 4,633 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: A5 8T 4.4 l/100 km, Serija 3 F30 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: A5 8T 105–200 kW, Serija 3 F30 85–240 kW.
Standard equipment: A5 8T 30 items (Attraction), Serija 3 F30 29 items (Base).
On Autodrom: Serija 3 F30 from €16,800 (1 listing); no A5 8T is listed right now.

Audi A5 8T2007–2016 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambition, S line, BasisSpecifications →Listings →

BMW Serija 3 F302012–2019 · 14 engines · Base, Advantage, Sport Line, Luxury LineSpecifications →1 listing from €16,800 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A5 8T2007–2016no listings	BMW Serija 3 F302012–20191 listing · from €16,800
Dimensions
Length	Length4,625 mm–4,733 mm	Length4,624 mm–4,633 mm
Width	Width1,854 mm	Width1,811 mm
Height	Height1,372 mm–1,391 mm	Height1,429 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,751 mm–2,810 mm	Wheelbase2,810 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume320 l–480 l	Trunk volume480 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,430 kg–1,810 kg	Curb weight1,420 kg–1,740 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l–64 l	Fuel tank57 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2016	Production years2012–2019
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Liftback, Convertible	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines14
Power	Power105–200 kW (143–272 hp)	Power85–240 kW (116–326 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–3.2	Displacement (l)1.5–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 150	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 318d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 3.0 TDI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · 335d xDrive
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Attraction	Items in the base trim29 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · S line	Items in the top trim39 · M Sport
Equipment · Comfort8 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€16,800

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A5 8T or BMW Serija 3 F30?

Length: Audi A5 8T 4,733 mm, BMW Serija 3 F30 4,633 mm (a 100 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,810 vs 2,810 mm. Boot: 480 vs 480 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A5 8T or BMW Serija 3 F30?

The most frugal Audi A5 8T uses 4.4 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 150); the most frugal BMW Serija 3 F30 4.4 l/100 km (318d).

Which is more powerful — Audi A5 8T or BMW Serija 3 F30?

The strongest Audi A5 8T makes 200 kW (272 hp) (3.0 TFSI quattro); the strongest BMW Serija 3 F30 240 kW (326 hp) (340i).

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