Comparison BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) & Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5) 1.8 T (150 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 3 Series | A6 |
| Generation: | 3 Series (E21) | A6 Avant (4B,C5) |
| Engine / modification: | 323i (143 Hp) | 1.8 T (150 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1978 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 1982 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.8 l/100 km | 10.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 58 l | 70 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 199 g/km | |
| Power: | 143 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec | 9.8 sec |
| Torque: | 190 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 1750-4600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20 | AEB, ANB, APU, ARK, AWT |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2316 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | Bosch K-Jetronic | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 76.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | vario |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 5 |
| Length: | 4355 mm | 4796 mm |
| Width: | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2563 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1366 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1373 mm | 1569 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 404 l | 455 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1590 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 1540 kg | 2025 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1110 kg | 1445 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1500 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.5 m | 11.68 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1300 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 185/70 R13 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R13 | 7J x 16 |