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BMW 3-Series vs Audi 80: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

BMW 3-Series

BMW · 2018–present

3 Series G20

B PI 513

Power
115 kW156 PS
0–100 km/h
8.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
Kerb mass
1,565 kg

Version spec sheet

Audi 80

Audi · 1991–1995

80 B4

B PI 513

Power
103 kW140 PS
0–100 km/h
9.6 s
Top speed
201 km/h
Kerb mass
-

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

  • Performance 3 Series G20 0–100 km/h: 8.4 s vs 9.6 s

In plain words

BMW 3-Series is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.6 s for Audi 80. Audi 80 is the older design (from 1966); BMW 3-Series arrived in 1975. BMW 3-Series is still in production; Audi 80 is not. On the catalog figures, the BMW 3-Series is the pick for performance. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Audi 80 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
Stat3 Series G2080 B4
PIB · 513B · 513
Power 40 33
Grip 40 57
Handling 67 75
Top speed 47 39
Launch 40 34
Reliability - 81

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 3 Series G203 Series G20 · 318i · petrol · 115 kW (156 PS) 16.03 sat 137 km/h
  2. 2 80 B480 B4 · 2.0 ACE · petrol · 103 kW (140 PS) 16.69 sat 128 km/h · +0.66 s

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Full specifications

BMW 3-SeriesAudi 80
General
Version 3 Series G20 · 318i · petrol · 115 kW (156 PS) 80 B4 · 2.0 ACE · petrol · 103 kW (140 PS)
Production years 2018–present 1991–1995
Body Sedan Sedan, Station wagon
Country Germany Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 115 kW (156 PS) 154 hp Better 103 kW (140 PS) 138 hp
Power, all versions 85–317 kW (116–431 PS) 114–425 hp 40–128 kW (54–174 PS) 54–172 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. No data 181 Nm 133 lb-ft
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 8.4 s Better 9.6 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. 223 km/h 139 mph Better 201 km/h 125 mph
Power per tonne 74 kW/t 89 hp/ton calculated No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 1,998 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l
Engine code No data ACE
Drive Rear-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,709 mm 185.4 in No data
Width 1,827 mm 71.9 in No data
Height 1,442 mm 56.8 in No data
Wheelbase 2,851 mm 112.2 in No data
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,565 kg 3,450 lb No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 480 l 17.0 cu ft No data
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. 59 l 15.6 gal US No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. 6.3 l/100 km 37.3 mpg US No data
CO₂ 142 g/km No data
Fuel cost per year €1,650/year estimated No data
Range on a full tank 937 km 582 mi estimated No data
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2019) No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.