Audi 100 1991 vs BMW 3 series 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 222 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Audi 100 torque is 43 NM more than BMW 3 series. Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 100 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Audi 100 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 100 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 1190 km with real consumption | 810 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: | 770'000 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: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi 100 1991 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Audi 100 is larger. Audi 100 is 36 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 435 litres | |
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Audi 100 has more luggage capacity. Audi 100 has 75 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 1.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi 100 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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