Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i and BMW 5 Series (E12) 520

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i and BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i ×
BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model3 Series5 Series
Generation3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)5 Series (E12)
Modification318i520
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears54
Production from (year)20011972
Production to (year)20051975
Performance
Top speed (km/h)218176
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)9.312.3
City consumption (l/100km)10.2-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)5.5-
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.210.7
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)143115
Max. torque (Nm)200165
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)1,9951,990
Compression ratio10.2-
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,0005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,7503,700
Cylinder bore (mm)8489
Piston stroke (mm)9080
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionCarburettor
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)6370
Chassis
ABS+-
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rack-
Rear wheel suspensionHelical spring-
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesDiscDrum
Tires size
  • 205/55 R16
  • 175/80 R14
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4704,620
Width (mm)1,7401,690
Height (mm)1,4201,425
Wheelbase (mm)2,7252,636
Kerb weight (kg)1,3201,240
Gross weight (kg)1,8201,810
Minimum boot space (l)410440
Front track (mm)1,4801,406
Rear track (mm)1,4951,442
Ride height (mm)-139



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