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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i (245 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E12) 525 (146 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i (245 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series 5 Series
Generation: 5 Series (E39) 5 Series (E12)
Engine / modification: 535i (245 Hp) 525 (146 Hp)
Production start: 1998 year 1973 year
Production end: 2000 year 1976 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 16.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 70 l
Power: 245 hp 146 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 193 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.9 sec 10.1 sec
Torque: 345 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 215 Nm @ 3700 rpm.
Model Engine: M62B35 M30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3498 cm3 2494 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l 5.8 l
Coolant: 12 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Carburettor
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10
Piston Stroke: 78.9 mm 71.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 86 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 4
Length: 4775 mm 4620 mm
Width: 1800 mm 1690 mm
Height: 1435 mm 1425 mm
Wheelbase: 2830 mm 2636 mm
Front track: 1512 mm 1406 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1526 mm 1442 mm
Ride height(clearance): 139 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l 440 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Several levers and rods
Max weight: 2150 kg 1810 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1610 kg 1345 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Worm-reduction unit
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 225/55 R16 W 175/80 R14
Wheel rims size: R16 R14