Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 5 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 30 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.8
9.8
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 100 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 100 could require 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway
930 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Audi 100 has 4x4: This Audi has full-time Quattro I all-wheel drive with free differential and manually locking, pneumatically activated rear and center differential.
Dimensions
Length:
4.79 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.47 m
Audi 100 is smaller. Audi 100 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 100 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
570 litres
520 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
610 litres
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Audi 100 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi 100 has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.5 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi 100 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
