Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325i Automatic and BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325i Automatic and BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 [S]ave

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325i Automatic ×
BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model3 Series5 Series
Generation3 Series Sedan (E36)5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Modification325i Automatic525
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19901976
Production to (year)19951981
Performance
Top speed (km/h)231193
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)910.1
City consumption (l/100km)-14.3
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-7.4
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.310.5
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)192150
Max. torque (Nm)250212
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4942,494
Compression ratio10.5-
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,9005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,2004,000
Cylinder bore (mm)8486
Piston stroke (mm)7571.6
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionCarburettor
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)6570
Chassis
ABS+-
Front wheel suspensionWishbone-
Rear wheel suspensionHelical spring-
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/60 R15
  • 175/80 R14
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4334,620
Width (mm)1,6981,690
Height (mm)1,3931,425
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,636
Kerb weight (kg)1,3651,350
Gross weight (kg)1,7901,810
Minimum boot space (l)435440
Front track (mm)1,4081,406
Rear track (mm)1,4211,442
Ride height (mm)145139



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