Audi 100/ 200 (1976 – 1982) vs BMW 3 Series Coupe (1975 – 1983): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 143 hp against 136 hp. The Audi 100/ 200 uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 8.8 L/100 km. The BMW 3 Series Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,010 kg against 1,110 kg. At 4,681 mm, the Audi 100/ 200 is 322 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Coupe.
| Specification |
Audi
100/ 200
1976 – 1982
|
BMW
3 Series Coupe
1975 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1982 | 1975 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 8 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 – 136 hp | 75 – 143 hp |
| Torque | 122 – 185 Nm | 110 – 190 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 20.5 s | 9.5 – 14.8 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 190 km/h | 154 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 11.5 L/100 km | 8.8 – 12.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,681 mm | 4,359 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,110 – 1,240 kg | 1,010 – 1,155 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.