BMW 5 series 1990 vs Audi 80 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 60 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.6 | |
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The Audi 80 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 80, 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: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi Coupe | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 33 cm longer than the Audi 80, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 485 litres | |
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Audi 80 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Audi 80. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Audi 80, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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