Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i and BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i

Comparison of BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i and BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i ×
BMW 3 Series (E21) 318i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model5 Series3 Series
Generation5 Series (E28)3 Series (E21)
Modification518i318i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19831979
Production to (year)19871982
Performance
Top speed (km/h)175173
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)12.611.5
City consumption (l/100km)1110.4
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.16.3
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.78.4
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)105105
Max. torque (Nm)135145
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7661,766
Compression ratio9.79.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,5004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)89-
Piston stroke (mm)71-
Fuel systemCarburettorCarburettor
Fuel tank (l)7058
Chassis
Steering type-Steering rack
Front brakesDiscDisc
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,6204,355
Width (mm)1,7001,610
Height (mm)1,4151,380
Wheelbase (mm)2,6252,563
Kerb weight (kg)1,1601,030
Minimum boot space (l)460404
Front track (mm)1,4301,366
Rear track (mm)1,4701,373
Ride height (mm)140145



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