BMW 5 series 1981 vs Audi 100 1983
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series and Audi 100 have the same engine power, but BMW 5 series torque is 5 NM less than Audi 100. BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.2 | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi 100 1982: This Audi has full-time Quattro I all-wheel drive with free differential and manually locking, pneumatically activated rear and center differential. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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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, if possible |
no data | 610 litres | |
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Audi 100 has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 110 litres less trunk space than the Audi 100. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 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: | 1`670 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`140 kg | 1`200 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 530 kg | 550 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 2000 | |
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