BMW M5 Touring (1992 – 1996) vs Audi 80 Avant RS2 (1994 – 1996): specs compared
The BMW M5 Touring is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 316 hp. The Audi 80 Avant RS2 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 262 km/h against 250 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.4 L/100 km against 12.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,600 kg against 1,785 kg. At 4,719 mm, the BMW M5 Touring is 210 mm longer than the Audi 80 Avant RS2. The BMW M5 Touring dates from 1992 – 1996, the Audi 80 Avant RS2 from 1994 – 1996.
| Specification |
BMW
M5 Touring
1992 – 1996
|
Audi
80 Avant RS2
1994 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1996 | 1994 – 1996 |
| Body style | Touring · Estate / wagon | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 340 hp | 316 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 410 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 262 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.5 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,509 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,598 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,785 kg | 1,600 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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