Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i and BMW 5 Series (E34) 518i

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i and BMW 5 Series (E34) 518i [S]ave

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i ×
BMW 5 Series (E34) 518i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model3 Series5 Series
Generation3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)5 Series (E34)
Modification316i518i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20011989
Production to (year)20051995
Performance
Top speed (km/h)206198
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.912.3
City consumption (l/100km)9.9-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)5.5-
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.18.1
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)116115
Max. torque (Nm)175168
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7961,796
Compression ratio10.59.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,7503,900
Cylinder bore (mm)8484
Piston stroke (mm)8181
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcOhc
Fuel tank (l)6380
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springThe depreciated rack
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 195/65 R15
  • 195/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4704,720
Width (mm)1,7401,751
Height (mm)1,4201,412
Wheelbase (mm)2,7252,761
Kerb weight (kg)1,3201,360
Gross weight (kg)1,8201,870
Minimum boot space (l)410460
Front track (mm)1,4801,470
Rear track (mm)1,4951,495



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