BMW 3 series 1987 vs Audi 100 1982
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Audi 100. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 47 cm shorter than the Audi 100, 17 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
425 litres | 610 litres | |
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Audi 100 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 145 litres less trunk space than the Audi 100. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi 100 (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.6 metres less than that of the Audi 100, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`545 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`090 kg | 1`250 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 455 kg | 550 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than Audi 100. Therefore, Audi 100 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2000 | |
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