Audi 100 1991 vs BMW 5 series 1988

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Audi 100
1991 - 1994
BMW 5 series
1988 - 1995
Body: Estate car / wagonSedan
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi 100 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi 100 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.0 - 4.21.8 - 4.0

Performance

Power: 82 - 280 HP113 - 286 HP
Torque: 157 - 400 NM162 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 - 17.5 seconds6.3 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.5 - 13.27.0 - 12.0
Audi 100 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Audi 100 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.79 m4.72 m
Width: 1.78 m1.75 m
Height: 1.44 m1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi 100 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 390 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1310 litresno data
BMW 5 series has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Audi 100 has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Audi 100 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi 100 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`041~ 1`999
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 10003600
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 8.2/10
Pros and Cons: Audi 100 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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