Audi 80 1992 vs BMW 5 series 1992

 
Audi 80
1992 - 1995
BMW 5 series
1992 - 1997
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Diesel2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 90 HP143 HP
Torque: 202 NM260 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14 seconds11.6 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi 80 engine produces 53 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 58 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.58.0
Real fuel consumption: 5.7 l/100km8.0 l/100km
The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi 80 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Audi 80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1200 km in combined cycle1000 km in combined cycle
1600 km on highway1310 km on highway
1150 km with real consumption1000 km with real consumption
Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 630'000 km420'000 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 80 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 6 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento, Seat AlhambraUsed also on BMW 3 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Audi 80 1992 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ...  More about Audi 80 1992 1.9 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.72 m
Width: 1.70 m1.75 m
Height: 1.41 m1.42 m
Audi 80 is smaller.
Audi 80 is 24 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 80 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1200 litres910 litres
Audi 80 has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi 80 (by 290 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8602`110
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

above average
BMW 5 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 8002600
Rating in user reviews: 7.3/10 8.1/10
Pros and Cons: Audi 80 has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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