Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td and Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td and Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 [S]ave

Attribute
Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td ×
General
MakeVolvoBMW
Model8503 Series
Generation850 (LS)3 Series Sedan (E36)
Modification2.3 T5325 td
Websitehttps://www.volvocars.com/intlhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19931991
Production to (year)19971998
Performance
Top speed (km/h)240198
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.412
City consumption (l/100km)-10
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-5.7
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.47.4
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Diesel
Max. power (hp)225115
Max. torque (Nm)300222
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders56
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)2,3192,498
Compression ratio8.522
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,2804,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,0001,900
Cylinder bore (mm)8180
Piston stroke (mm)9082.8
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Valve controlDohcOhc
TurbineTurbochargerTurbocharger
Fuel tank (l)7365
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/50 R16
  • 185/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,6604,433
Width (mm)1,7601,698
Height (mm)1,4001,393
Wheelbase (mm)2,6652,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,3991,410
Gross weight (kg)1,8701,795
Minimum boot space (l)445435
Front track (mm)1,5201,418
Rear track (mm)1,4701,431
Ride height (mm)-130



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