Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 316i and BMW 5 Series (E34) 518i

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 316i and BMW 5 Series (E34) 518i [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 5 Series (E34) 518i ×
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 316i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model5 Series3 Series
Generation5 Series (E34)3 Series Coupe (E46)
Modification518i316i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19892001
Production to (year)19952005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)198206
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)12.310.9
City consumption (l/100km)-9.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-5.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.17.1
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)115116
Max. torque (Nm)168175
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder24
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7961,796
Compression ratio9.710.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9003,750
Cylinder bore (mm)8484
Piston stroke (mm)8181
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlOhcDohc
Fuel tank (l)8063
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneTrailing
Rear wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackHelical spring
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesDiscVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 195/65 R15
  • 195/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7204,490
Width (mm)1,7511,755
Height (mm)1,4121,370
Wheelbase (mm)2,7612,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,3601,310
Gross weight (kg)1,8701,810
Minimum boot space (l)460410
Front track (mm)1,4701,470
Rear track (mm)1,4951,485



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