Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 323 Ci and BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 323 Ci and BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i ×
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 323 Ci ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model5 Series3 Series
Generation5 Series (E39)3 Series Coupe (E46)
Modification523i323 Ci
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19951999
Production to (year)19982001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)228233
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.58
City consumption (l/100km)13.112.7
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.26.9
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)170170
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)5,5005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9503,950
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 suspensionSeveralevers and rodsHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/65 R15
  • 205/55 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7754,488
Width (mm)1,8001,757
Height (mm)1,4351,369
Wheelbase (mm)2,8302,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,4751,370
Gross weight (kg)1,9851,870
Minimum boot space (l)460440
Front track (mm)1,5161,471
Rear track (mm)1,5301,478



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