Audi 100 1993 vs BMW 5 series 1992
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| Audi 100 engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.2 | 12.0 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 100 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Audi 100 has 4x4: Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
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Audi 100 is larger. Audi 100 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 3 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`280 | 2`160 | |
| 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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