Audi 100 1986 vs BMW 5 series 2003
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 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: | 136 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 190 NM | 210 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi 100 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.8 | |
Audi 100 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Audi 100 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
1190 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
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: | 470'000 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: | 4 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. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`035 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | average | |
Average price (€): | 2000 | 4600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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