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 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i ×
BMW 5 Series (E39) 520i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model3 Series5 Series
Generation3 Series Convertible (E36)5 Series (E39)
Modification318i520i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors24
Number of seats45
Body typeCabrioletSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19941995
Production to (year)19991998
Performance
Top speed (km/h)194220
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)12.510.2
City consumption (l/100km)11.112.6
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.46.9
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.29.7
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)115150
Max. torque (Nm)168190
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders46
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder24
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7961,991
Compression ratio9.711
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,900
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9004,200
Cylinder bore (mm)8480
Piston stroke (mm)8166
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlOhcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6270
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springSeveralevers and rods
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
1↑Tires size
  • 205/60 R15
  • 205/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4354,775
Width (mm)1,7101,800
Height (mm)1,3501,435
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,830
Kerb weight (kg)1,3701,470
Gross weight (kg)1,7701,980
Minimum boot space (l)230460
Front track (mm)1,4101,516
Rear track (mm)1,4201,530
Ride height (mm)110-



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