Audi 80/ 90 Avant (1991 – 1995) vs BMW 3 Series Sedan (1991 – 1998): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 193 hp against 174 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 236 km/h against 216 km/h. The Audi 80/ 90 Avant uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. At 4,483 mm, the Audi 80/ 90 Avant is 53 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Sedan.
| Specification |
Audi
80/ 90 Avant
1991 – 1995
|
BMW
3 Series Sedan
1991 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1995 | 1991 – 1998 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | Sedan |
| Variants | 11 | 21 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 174 hp | 90 – 193 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 245 Nm | 141 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 16.9 s | 7.3 – 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 216 km/h | 182 – 236 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 9.4 L/100 km | 6.5 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,481 – 4,483 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,694 – 1,699 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,407 – 1,410 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,186 – 1,349 kg | 1,190 – 1,400 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.