Compare: Audi A4 1996 Station wagon (estate) 150 Hp vs BMW 5 Series 1995 Sedan 170 Hp

General information

Brand

Audi

BMW

Model

A4

5 Series

Generation

A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D)

5 Series (E39)

Modification (Engine)

1.8 20V Turbo (150 Hp) quattro

523i (170 Hp)

Start of production

1996 year

1995 year

End of production

1999 year

1998 year

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Sedan

Seats

5

Doors

5

4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.2 l/100 km

13.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.3 l/100 km

7.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.6 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.5 sec

Maximum speed

216 km/h

228 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

150 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

170 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque

210 Nm @ 1750-4600 rpm.

245 Nm @ 3950 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

AEB, ANB, APU, ARK, AWT

M52B25

Engine displacement

1781 cm³

2494 cm³

Number of cylinders

4

6

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

81 mm

84 mm

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm

75 mm

Compression ratio

9.5

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

5

4

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l

6.5 l

Coolant

6.5 l

10.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1365 kg

1475 kg

Max. weight

1915 kg

1985 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

390 l

460 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1250 l

Fuel tank capacity

60 l

70 l

Dimensions

Length

4479 mm

4775 mm

Width

1733 mm

1800 mm

Height

1417 mm

1435 mm

Wheelbase

2607 mm

2830 mm

Front track

1498 mm

1516 mm

Rear (Back) track

1475 mm

1530 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.32

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.1 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Suspension with traction connecting levers

Several levers and rods

Front brakes

Disc

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

195/65 R15

205/65 R15

Wheel rims size

15