Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320i and BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 520i

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320i 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 (E46, facelift 2001) 320i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model5 Series3 Series
Generation5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000)3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification520i320i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20002001
Production to (year)20032005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)226226
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)9.18.2
City consumption (l/100km)12.212.2
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.16.9
Combined consumption (l/100km)98.9
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)170170
Max. torque (Nm)210210
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,1712,171
Compression ratio10.810.8
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,1006,100
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,5003,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8080
Piston stroke (mm)7272
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)7063
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionSeveralevers and rodsHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 205/65 R15
  • 195/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7754,470
Width (mm)1,8001,740
Height (mm)1,4351,420
Wheelbase (mm)2,8302,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,4951,390
Gross weight (kg)2,0051,890
Minimum boot space (l)460410
Front track (mm)1,5161,480
Rear track (mm)1,5301,495



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