Audi Coupe S2 (1990 – 1996) vs BMW 3 Series Sedan (1991 – 1998): specs compared
The Audi Coupe S2 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 193 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 248 km/h against 236 km/h. The BMW 3 Series Sedan uses less fuel, from 6.5 L/100 km against 10.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,190 kg against 1,444 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
Coupe S2
1990 – 1996
|
BMW
3 Series Sedan
1991 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1996 | 1991 – 1998 |
| Body style | Coupé | Sedan |
| Variants | 2 | 21 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 220 – 230 hp | 90 – 193 hp |
| Torque | 309 – 350 Nm | 141 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 6.1 s | 7.3 – 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 248 km/h | 182 – 236 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.1 – 10.4 L/100 km | 6.5 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,402 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,717 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,374 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,444 – 1,463 kg | 1,190 – 1,400 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.