Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 318i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 520i

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 318i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 520i [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 520i ×
BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 318i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model5 Series3 Series
Generation5 Series Touring (E39)3 Series Touring (E46)
Modification520i318i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors55
Number of seats55
Body typeStation wagon (estate)Station wagon (estate)
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19951999
Production to (year)19982001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)212202
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.610.9
City consumption (l/100km)13.711.4
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.26.2
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)150118
Max. torque (Nm)190180
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders64
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)1,9911,895
Compression ratio119.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,9005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,2003,900
Cylinder bore (mm)8085
Piston stroke (mm)6683.5
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcOhc
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 brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/65 R15
  • 195/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,8054,478
Width (mm)1,8001,739
Height (mm)1,4401,409
Wheelbase (mm)2,8302,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,5701,365
Gross weight (kg)2,1951,905
Minimum boot space (l)410435
Maximum boot space (l)1,5251,345
Front track (mm)1,5121,481
Rear track (mm)1,5261,488



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