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:
138 HP
170 HP
Torque:
188 NM
210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.7 seconds
9 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi 100 engine produces 32 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 22 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
9.0
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
860 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
420'000 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 Audi 100 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.
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
no data
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:
11.6 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi 100 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
