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Background grid BMW 5 Sedan 1981-1987 Audi 100 Sedan 1982-1988
Spec height1 55.7 in 2
1 55.9 in Spec height1
 + 0.2 in
2 66.9 in Spec width2
+ 4.49 in 1 71.4 in Spec width2
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Audi 100 Sedan 1982 - 1988
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Audi
100
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 1982 - 1988
Spotted in Germany 14″ Quality
BMW 5-Series Sedan 1981 - 1987
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 1981 - 1987
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonAudi 100 (C3) Sedan 1982 vs. BMW 5-Series (E28) Sedan 1981


Dimensions & Specifications | Audi 100 (C3) Sedan 1982 is 4.49 in wider and 0.2 in higher compared to BMW 5-Series (E28) Sedan 1981. It offers 24% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
188.7 in
+6.8
Length
181.9 in
71.4 in
+4.5
Width2
66.9 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
55.9 in
+0.2
Height1
55.7 in
105.8 in
+2.5
Wheelbase
103.3 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2579.4 lbs
+1%
Weight4,6
2557.4 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
20.1 cu ft
+25%
Cargo volume EU4
16.2 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 12805
+18%
Price EU7
€ 10916
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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