Audi 90 (1987 – 1991) vs BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (1986 – 1993): specs compared
Both offer around 170 hp at most. The Audi 90 uses less fuel, from 8.4 L/100 km against 8.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,110 kg against 1,220 kg. At 4,394 mm, the Audi 90 is 73 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Cabriolet.
| Specification |
Audi
90
1987 – 1991
|
BMW
3 Series Cabriolet
1986 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1987 – 1991 | 1986 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 7 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 170 hp | 113 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 172 – 220 Nm | 161 – 226 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 11.5 s | 8.3 – 13.3 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 220 km/h | 185 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 10.0 L/100 km | 8.8 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,394 mm | 4,321 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,397 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,545 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,110 – 1,320 kg | 1,220 – 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.