Audi 100/ 200 (1982 – 1991) vs Lincoln Continental (1982 – 1987): specs compared
The Audi 100/ 200 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 165 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 12.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 169 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.0 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,059 kg against 1,534 kg. At 5,110 mm, the Lincoln Continental is 320 mm longer than the Audi 100/ 200.
| Specification |
Audi
100/ 200
1982 – 1991
|
Lincoln
Continental
1982 – 1987
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1991 | 1982 – 1987 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 23 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 70 – 165 hp | 114 – 152 hp |
| Torque | 123 – 240 Nm | 237 – 366 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 21.0 s | 12.1 – 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 153 – 216 km/h | 161 – 169 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 10.9 L/100 km | 10.7 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 mm | 5,110 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,397 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,687 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,059 – 1,410 kg | 1,534 – 1,714 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.