Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i and BMW 5 Series (E28) 525i

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i and BMW 5 Series (E28) 525i [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 5 Series (E28) 525i ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model5 Series3 Series
Generation5 Series (E28)3 Series Sedan (E36)
Modification525i323i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19811995
Production to (year)19872000
Performance
Top speed (km/h)197227
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)9.98
City consumption (l/100km)14.1-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.2-
Combined consumption (l/100km)10.18.3
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)150170
Max. torque (Nm)215245
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder24
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4942,494
Compression ratio-10.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,0003,950
Cylinder bore (mm)8684
Piston stroke (mm)71.675
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Dohc
Fuel tank (l)7065
Chassis
ABS-+
Front wheel suspension-Wishbone
Rear wheel suspension-Helical spring
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesDiscVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 175/80 R14
  • 205/60 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,6204,433
Width (mm)1,7001,698
Height (mm)1,4151,393
Wheelbase (mm)2,6252,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,2901,375
Gross weight (kg)1,8001,760
Minimum boot space (l)460435
Front track (mm)1,4301,408
Rear track (mm)1,4701,421
Ride height (mm)140130



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