BMW 3 series 1991 vs Audi 100 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 49 HP more power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Audi 100. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| 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: | 4.43 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 36 cm shorter than the Audi 100, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
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Audi 100 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 75 litres less trunk space than the Audi 100. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.4 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 (kg): | 1`760 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Audi 100 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Audi 100 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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