Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i and BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 530i 24V

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i and BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 530i 24V [S]ave

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BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 530i 24V ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model5 Series3 Series
Generation5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000)3 Series Sedan (E46)
Modification530i 24V330i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)20002000
Production to (year)20032001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.16.5
City consumption (l/100km)13.112.8
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.46.9
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.59.1
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)231231
Max. torque (Nm)300300
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9792,979
Compression ratio10.210.2
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,9005,900
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,5003,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8484
Piston stroke (mm)89.689.6
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 brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 225/55 R16
  • 225/45 R17
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7754,471
Width (mm)1,8001,739
Height (mm)1,4351,415
Wheelbase (mm)2,8302,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,5401,400
Gross weight (kg)2,0701,900
Minimum boot space (l)460440
Front track (mm)1,5161,471
Rear track (mm)1,5301,483



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