Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 318i and BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 520i

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 318i and BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 520i [S]ave

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BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 520i ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 318i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model5 Series3 Series
Generation5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000)3 Series Sedan (E90)
Modification520i318i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)20002005
Production to (year)20032007
Performance
Top speed (km/h)226208
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)9.110
City consumption (l/100km)12.2-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.1-
Combined consumption (l/100km)97.3
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)170129
Max. torque (Nm)210180
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders64
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,1711,991
Compression ratio10.810.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,1005,750
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,5003,250
Cylinder bore (mm)8084
Piston stroke (mm)7290
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)7060
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionSeveralevers and rodsHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 205/65 R15
  • 205/55 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7754,520
Width (mm)1,8001,817
Height (mm)1,4351,421
Wheelbase (mm)2,8302,760
Kerb weight (kg)1,4951,325
Gross weight (kg)2,0051,840
Minimum boot space (l)460460
Front track (mm)1,5161,500
Rear track (mm)1,5301,513



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