BMW 3 Series Sedan (1991 – 1998) vs Audi Cabriolet (1991 – 2000): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 193 hp against 174 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 9.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 236 km/h against 217 km/h. The Audi Cabriolet uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. The BMW 3 Series Sedan is the lighter car, from 1,190 kg against 1,315 kg. At 4,430 mm, the BMW 3 Series Sedan is 61 mm longer than the Audi Cabriolet.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Sedan
1991 – 1998
|
Audi
Cabriolet
1991 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1998 | 1991 – 2000 |
| Body style | Sedan | Convertible |
| Variants | 21 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 193 hp | 90 – 174 hp |
| Torque | 141 – 280 Nm | 165 – 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 15.0 s | 9.8 – 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 182 – 236 km/h | 175 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.5 – 10.2 L/100 km | 6.0 – 14.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,369 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,555 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,190 – 1,400 kg | 1,315 – 1,455 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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