BMW 5 series 1981 vs Audi 100 1986
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| 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: | 184 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 48 HP more power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi 100. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.1 l/100km | 9.7 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 6 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi 100 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 |
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 | 11.6 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2000 | |
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