Car comparison

AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2ivsBMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI RS2 Avant

2.2i

315 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1994-1996
VS

BMW M5 Touring (E34)

3.8

340 hp3795 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1992-1994

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS2 Avant2.2iBMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
315hp235kW
340hp254kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
103.7s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
891km554mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,226cc136cu in
3,795cc232cu in
Length
4,510mm178in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,597mm102in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,448mm57in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,496mm59in
Trunk volume
370L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
1,450L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2iBMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i6,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.86,900 rpm4,750 rpm7,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS2 Avant2.2iBMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
18.8 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
315 hp
235 kW
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
340 hp
254 kW

BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8 has 25 hp more than AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i and BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
262 km/h
163 mph
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i5.4 s
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.85.9 s

Although BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8 has more power, AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i and BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
315 hp
235 kW
5.4 s
262 km/h
163 mph
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
340 hp
254 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
BMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS2 Avant2.2iBMWM5 Touring (E34)3.8
Power
315 hp
235 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
-
891 km
554 mi
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M5 Touring (E34) 3.8

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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