BMW 5 series 1992 vs Audi 100 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 143 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 28 HP more power than Audi 100, but torque is 5 NM less than Audi 100. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1190 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 | 770'000 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: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | 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 5 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: | 4.72 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 7 cm shorter than the Audi 100, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
910 litres | 1310 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 70 litres more trunk space than the Audi 100. The Audi 100 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi 100 (by 400 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi 100, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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