Audi Quattro (1980 – 1991) vs BMW M5 (1979 – 1981): specs compared
Both offer around 220 hp at most. The Audi Quattro is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 7.6 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,290 kg against 1,390 kg. At 4,618 mm, the BMW M5 is 216 mm longer than the Audi Quattro.
| Specification |
Audi
Quattro
1980 – 1991
|
BMW
M5
1979 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1980 – 1991 | 1979 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 hp | 218 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 285 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 – 7.1 s | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 222 – 230 km/h | 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.6 – 11.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,402 mm | 4,618 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,339 mm | 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,637 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,290 – 1,380 kg | 1,390 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.