> But why the big difference in performance? Is the 3-series lighter than > A6? the equivalent BMW model for the A6 is the 5 series, not the 3 series. you should be comparing the 3 series with the A4. i would guess that a fwd A4 weighs around the same as a 325i. bmw is readying a new 3 series for 1997. V*lv* were forced to drop the "S4" name for their new car. heh heh heh. eliot