Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320 Ci and BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 520i Automatic

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320 Ci and BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 520i Automatic [S]ave

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BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 520i Automatic ×
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320 Ci ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model5 Series3 Series
Generation5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000)3 Series Coupe (E46)
Modification520i Automatic320 Ci
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20002001
Production to (year)20032005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)220226
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.28.4
City consumption (l/100km)13.512.2
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.86.9
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.98.9
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)170170
Max. torque (Nm)210210
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,1712,171
Compression ratio10.810.8
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,1006,100
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,5003,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8080
Piston stroke (mm)7272
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 brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 205/65 R15
  • 205/55 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7754,490
Width (mm)1,8001,755
Height (mm)1,4351,370
Wheelbase (mm)2,8302,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,4951,390
Gross weight (kg)2,0051,890
Minimum boot space (l)460410
Front track (mm)1,5161,470
Rear track (mm)1,5301,485



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