Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td Automatic and Volvo S40 II (facelift 2007) 2.5i T5

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td Automatic and Volvo S40 II (facelift 2007) 2.5i T5 [S]ave

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Volvo S40 II (facelift 2007) 2.5i T5 ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td Automatic ×
General
MakeVolvoBMW
ModelS403 Series
GenerationS40 II (facelift 2007)3 Series Sedan (E36)
Modification2.5i T5325 td Automatic
Websitehttps://www.volvocars.com/intlhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomaticautomatic
Number of gears54
Production from (year)20111991
Production to (year)20121998
Performance
Top speed (km/h)-194
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.213
City consumption (l/100km)13.512
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.56.3
Combined consumption (l/100km)98.4
Emission standardEURO V-
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Diesel
Max. power (hp)230115
Max. torque (Nm)320222
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders56
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder-2
Engine displacement (cm³)2,5212,498
Compression ratio-22
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,0004,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,5001,900
Cylinder bore (mm)-80
Piston stroke (mm)8382.8
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Valve control-Ohc
Turbine-Turbocharger
Fuel tank (l)6265
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspension-Wishbone
Rear wheel suspension-Helical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakes-Ventilated discs
Rear brakes-Disc
Tires size-
  • 185/65 R15
Turning radius (m)11.1-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4764,433
Width (mm)1,7701,698
Height (mm)1,4541,393
Wheelbase (mm)2,6402,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,4781,410
Gross weight (kg)1,9601,795
Minimum boot space (l)404435
Front track (mm)1,5481,418
Rear track (mm)1,5441,431
Ride height (mm)-130



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