Audi 100 1991 vs BMW 5 series 1991
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi 100 engine produces 59 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 64 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.6 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 100 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi Coupe | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 100 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 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 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | no data | |
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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 meters | 11 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`070 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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