Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 325i and BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 525i 24V

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 325i and BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 525i 24V [S]ave

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BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 525i 24V ×
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 325i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model5 Series3 Series
Generation5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000)3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification525i 24V325i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20002000
Production to (year)20032005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)238234
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.17.7
City consumption (l/100km)13.113.2
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.27.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.49.6
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)192192
Max. torque (Nm)245245
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4942,494
Compression ratio10.510.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,0006,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,5003,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8484
Piston stroke (mm)7575
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)7063
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionInclined LeverHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 225/60 R15
  • 205/55 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7754,488
Width (mm)1,8001,757
Height (mm)1,4351,372
Wheelbase (mm)2,8302,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,5751,615
Gross weight (kg)2,0101,960
Minimum boot space (l)460300
Front track (mm)1,5161,471
Rear track (mm)1,5301,483



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