| | | | | 2006 / 2007 BMW 330i - 330 i | 2006 / 2007 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro | | Base Price : | $37,000 (free price quote) | $36,120 (free price quote) | | Engine : | 3.0 L | 3.1 L | | Layout : | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | | Displacement : | 2,966 cc | 3,123 cc | | Valve : | 24 valves, 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves, 4 valves per cylinder | | Transmission : | 6-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Steptronic Automatic | 6-Speed Automanual | | Fuel Capacity : | 15.9 | 16.6 gal | | Fuel Economy - City : | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | | - Highway : | 29 mpg | 26 mpg | | | | | | Suspension - F : | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent multilink | | - R : | Independent five-link | Independent trapezoidal-link | | | | | | Brakes - F : | Vented discs | Solid discs | | - R : | Vented discs | Solid discs | | | | | | Horsepower : | 255 @ 6600 rpm | 255 @ 6500 rpm | | Torque : | 220 @ 2750rpm | 243 @ 3250 rpm | | Redline : | 7000 rpm | 7200 rpm | | | | | | Top Speed : | 130 mph | 130 mph | | 0-60 mph : | 6.0 sec. | 6.5 sec. | | 0-¼ mile : | 14.7 sec. | 15.0 sec. | | 60-0 Breaking Distance : | 120 ft | 120 ft | | 200 ft skid pad : | 0.89 g | 0.86 g | | | | | | CurbWeight : | 3417 lbs | 3726 lbs | | Overall length : | 178.0 in. | 180.6 in. | | Wheelbase : | 108.7 in. | 104.3 in. | | Overall width : | 71.5 in. | 69.8 in. | | Height : | 55.9 in. | 56.2 in. |
2006 / 2007 BMW 330i - 330 i Pros : - Attractive not-too-daring styling
- The best handling of them all
- Super-smooth inline six now with more power
- Complicated iDrive system is optional
- Extensive choice of transmissions Cons : - Priced high as usual
- Power increase offset by weight increase
- Uninspired rear end styling
- Boring interior details
- Rear legroom shortage
2006 / 2007 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro Pros : - Smart profile
- Impeccable build quality inside and out
- Loaded with interior gizmos
- All-wheel-drive handling
- Silky smooth engine Cons : - Controversial front end styling
- Needs rear-wheel-drive to beat BMW
- No manual offered with Quattro models
- Falls short on power
- Tight rear seat room
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