Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 5 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Audi 100 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
1.8 - 3.4
1.8 - 2.3
Performance
Power:
86 - 218 HP
69 - 165 HP
Torque:
140 - 310 NM
123 - 240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.2 - 18 seconds
7.8 - 21.8 seconds
In general, BMW 5 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi 100. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1 - 11.0
6.7 - 10.9
BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi 100. On average, a BMW 5 series with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Audi 100. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 17 cm shorter than the Audi 100, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
570 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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610 litres
Audi 100 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 110 litres less trunk space than the Audi 100.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.6 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi 100, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
