Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i and BMW 5 Series (E39) 520i

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i and BMW 5 Series (E39) 520i [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 5 Series (E39) 520i ×
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model5 Series3 Series
Generation5 Series (E39)3 Series Convertible (E36)
Modification520i318i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19951994
Production to (year)19981999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)220194
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.212.5
City consumption (l/100km)12.611.1
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.96.4
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.78.2
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)150115
Max. torque (Nm)190168
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders64
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)1,9911,796
Compression ratio119.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,9005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,2003,900
Cylinder bore (mm)8084
Piston stroke (mm)6681
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcOhc
Fuel tank (l)7062
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionSeveralevers and rodsHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/65 R15
  • 205/60 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7754,435
Width (mm)1,8001,710
Height (mm)1,4351,350
Wheelbase (mm)2,8302,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,4701,370
Gross weight (kg)1,9801,770
Minimum boot space (l)460230
Front track (mm)1,5161,410
Rear track (mm)1,5301,420
Ride height (mm)-110



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