Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i and Volvo 850 (LS) 2.5 20V

Comparison of BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i and Volvo 850 (LS) 2.5 20V [S]ave

Attribute
Volvo 850 (LS) 2.5 20V ×
BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i ×
General
MakeVolvoBMW
Model8503 Series
Generation850 (LS)3 Series (E21)
Modification2.5 20V323i
Websitehttps://www.volvocars.com/intlhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears54
Production from (year)19911978
Production to (year)19971982
Performance
Top speed (km/h)215190
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.99.5
City consumption (l/100km)1212.8
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)77.8
Combined consumption (l/100km)9-
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)170143
Max. torque (Nm)220190
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders56
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4352,316
Compression ratio10.39.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,1005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,7004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8380
Piston stroke (mm)9076.8
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)7358
Chassis
ABS+-
Front wheel suspensionWishboneMcPherson
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springMulti-link independent
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesDiscDrum
Tires size
  • 195/60 R15
  • 185/70 R13
Turning radius (m)-9.5
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,6604,355
Width (mm)1,7611,610
Height (mm)1,4151,380
Wheelbase (mm)2,6652,563
Kerb weight (kg)1,3751,110
Gross weight (kg)1,8401,540
Minimum boot space (l)445404
Front track (mm)1,5201,366
Rear track (mm)1,4701,373



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