2005 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro vs. 2006 BMW 330i vs. 2005 Infiniti

1st place: BMW 330i

2nd place: Infiniti G35

3rd place: Audi A4 3.2 quattro



2006 BMW 330i

Powertrain/Chassis
Drivetrain layout: Front engine, RWD
Engine type: I-6, alloy block/alum heads
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement: 182.8 cu in / 2996cc
Compression ratio: 10.7:1
Power (SAE net): 255 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 220 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
Specific output: 85.1 hp/liter
Redline: 7000 rpm
Weight to power: 13.8 lb/hp
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Axle/final-drive ratios: 3.64:1 / 2.51:1
Suspension, front; rear: Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio: 10.8:1-18.0:1
Turns lock-to-lock: 1.8-3.0
Brakes, f/r: 13.0-in vented disc; 13.2-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels, f/r: 18 x 8.0; 18 x 8.5, cast alum
Tires, f/r: 225/40R18 88W; 255/35R18 90W Bridgestone Potenza

Dimensions
Wheelbase: 108.7 in
Track, f/r: 59.1 / 59.6 in
Length x width x height: 178.2 x 71.5 x 55.9 in
Turning circle: 36.1 ft
Curb weight: 3512 lb
Weight dist, f/r: 51 / 49 %
Seating capacity: 5 passengers
Headroom, f/r: 37.4 / 37.1 in
Legroom, f/r: 41.5 / 34.6 in
Shoulder room, f/r: 55.4 / 55.1 in
Cargo volume: 12.0 cu ft

Test Data
Acceleration to mph

0-30 2.1 sec
0-40 3.5 sec
0-50 4.8 sec
0-60 6.6 sec
0-70 8.7 sec
0-80 11.0 sec
0-90 13.8 sec
0-100 17.4 sec
Passing 45-65 mph: 3.4 sec
1/4 mile: 14.7 sec @ 95.1 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: 112 ft
600-ft slalom: 67.8 mph (avg)
Lateral acceleration: 0.88 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight: 26.5 sec @ 0.66 g (avg)
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph: 2000 rpm


Consumer Info
Base price: $36,995
Price as tested: $47,390
Stability/traction control: Yes/yes
Airbags: Dual front, front side, f/r curtain
Basic warranty: 4 yrs / 50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty: 4 yrs / 50,000 miles
Roadside assistance: 4 yrs / 50,000 miles
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gal
EPA city/hwy econ: 21 / 29 mpg
Recommended fuel: Unleaded premium

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2005 Infiniti G35

Powertrain/Chassis
Drivetrain layout: Front engine, RWD
Engine type: V-6, alum block/heads
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement: 213.5 cu in / 3498cc
Compression ratio: 10.3:1
Power (SAE net): 280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 270 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Specific output: 80.0 hp/liter
Redline: 6600 rpm
Weight to power: 80.0 hp/liter
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Axle/final-drive ratios: 3.36:1 / 2.80:1
Suspension, front; rear: Multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio: 15.9:1
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Brakes, f/r: 12.6-in vented disc; 12.1-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels, f/r: 18 x 7.5, cast alum
Tires, f/r: 235/45R18 94W Goodyear Eagle NCT 5

Dimensions
Wheelbase: 112.2 in
Track, f/r: 59.1 / 59.3 in
Length x width x height: 186.5 x 69.0 x 57.7 in
Turning circle: 36.0 ft
Curb weight: 3541 lb
Weight dist, f/r: 53 / 47 %
Seating capacity: 5 passengers
Headroom, f/r: 38.7 / 37.4 in
Legroom, f/r: 43.6 / 33.6 in
Shoulder room, f/r: 56.4 / 55.5 in
Cargo volume: 14.8 cu ft

Test Data
Acceleration to mph
0-30 2.4 sec
0-40 3.5 sec
0-50 4.9 sec
0-60 6.5 sec
0-70 8.5 sec
0-80 10.9 sec
0-90 13.4 sec
0-100 17.5 sec
Passing 45-65 mph: 3.2 sec
1/4 mile: 14.7 sec @ 95.9 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: 112 ft
600-ft slalom: 65.3 mph (avg)
Lateral acceleration: 0.88 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight: 26.6 sec @ 0.66 g (avg)
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph: 2400 rpm

Consumer Info
Base price: $31,460
Price as tested: $36,510
Stability/traction control: Yes/yes
Airbags: Dual front, front side, f/r curtain
Basic warranty: 4 yrs / 60,000 miles
Powertrain warranty: 6 yrs / 70,000 miles
Roadside assistance: 4 yrs / 60,000 miles
Fuel capacity: 20.0 gal
EPA city/hwy econ: 18 / 25 mpg
Recommended fuel: Unleaded premium

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2005 Audi A4 3.2 quattro

Powertrain/Chassis
Drivetrain layout: Front engine, AWD
Engine type: V-6, alum block/heads
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement: 190.5 cu in / 3123cc
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Power (SAE net): 255 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 243 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
Specific output: 81.7 hp/liter
Redline: 6800 rpm
Weight to power: 15.0 lb/hp
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Axle/final-drive ratios: 3.54:1 / 2.45:1
Suspension, front; rear: Multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio: 16.3:1
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Brakes, f/r: 12.6-in vented disc; 11.3-in disc, ABS
Wheels, f/r: 17 x 7.5, cast alum
Tires, f/r: 235/45R17 94V M+S Pirelli P6 Four Seasons

Dimensions
Wheelbase: 104.3 in
Track, f/r: 59.9 / 59.9 in
Length x width x height: 180.6 x 69.8 x 56.2 in
Turning circle: 36.4 ft
Curb weight: 3815 lb
Weight dist, f/r: 59 / 41 %
Seating capacity: 5 passengers
Headroom, f/r: 37.9 / 37.1 in
Legroom, f/r: 41.3 / 34.3 in
Shoulder room, f/r: 55.1 / 53.4 in
Cargo volume: 13.4 cu ft

Test Data
Acceleration to mp/h
0-30 2.3 sec
0-40 3.8 sec
0-50 5.3 sec
0-60 7.1 sec
0-70 9.3 sec
0-80 11.7 sec
0-90 14.6 sec
0-100 18.3 sec
Passing 45-65 mph: 3.7 sec
1/4 mile: 15.1 sec @ 93.4 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: 126 ft
600-ft slalom: 62.2 mph (avg)
Lateral acceleration: 0.80 g (avg)
MT Figure Eight: 27.5 sec @ 0.61 g (avg)
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph: 2050 rpm


Consumer Info
Base price: $36,120
Price as tested: $41,520
Stability/traction control: Yes/yes
Airbags: Dual front, front side, f/r curtain
Basic warranty: 4 yrs / 50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty: 4 yrs / 50,000 miles
Roadside assistance: 4 yrs / unlimited miles
Fuel capacity: 16.6 gal
EPA city/hwy econ: 19 / 26 mpg
Recommended fuel: Unleaded premium


http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedan/...0509_3scompany/

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BMW E 90 Hartge H50 V10

Engine
Type: V10
Displacement cc: 4941
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 550(410) / n.a.
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 384(520) / n.a.
Redline at RPM: n.a.
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 245/30 ZR20 - 285/25 ZR20
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 178.0 × 71.5 × n.a.
Weight lb (kg): n.a.
Acceleration 0-100KM/h: n.a.
Top Speed km/h: 320


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