Audi 90 (1987 – 1991) vs BMW 3 Series Touring (1988 – 1993): specs compared
Both offer around 170 hp at most. The Audi 90 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 8.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 214 km/h. The BMW 3 Series Touring uses less fuel, from 7.0 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. The Audi 90 is the lighter car, from 1,110 kg against 1,170 kg. At 4,394 mm, the Audi 90 is 73 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
| Specification |
Audi
90
1987 – 1991
|
BMW
3 Series Touring
1988 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1987 – 1991 | 1988 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | Touring · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 7 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 170 hp | 99 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 172 – 220 Nm | 141 – 222 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 11.5 s | 8.8 – 15.7 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 220 km/h | 175 – 214 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 10.0 L/100 km | 7.0 – 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,394 mm | 4,321 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,397 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,545 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,110 – 1,320 kg | 1,170 – 1,370 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.