Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 525d and Volvo 850 (LS) 2.5 TDI

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 525d and Volvo 850 (LS) 2.5 TDI [S]ave

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BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 525d ×
Volvo 850 (LS) 2.5 TDI ×
General
MakeBMWVolvo
Model5 Series850
Generation5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000)850 (LS)
Modification525d2.5 TDI
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.volvocars.com/intl
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20001995
Production to (year)20031997
Performance
Top speed (km/h)219200
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.99.9
City consumption (l/100km)9.2-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)5.3-
Combined consumption (l/100km)6.7-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveFront wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront, transversely
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)163140
Max. torque (Nm)350290
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders65
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4972,461
Compression ratio17.520.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,0004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,0001,900
Cylinder bore (mm)8081
Piston stroke (mm)82.895.5
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlOhcOhc
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerTurbocharger
Fuel tank (l)7073
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionSeveralevers and rodsHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 205/65 R15
  • 185/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7754,660
Width (mm)1,8001,761
Height (mm)1,4351,415
Wheelbase (mm)2,8302,665
Kerb weight (kg)1,5751,457
Gross weight (kg)2,1151,960
Minimum boot space (l)460445
Front track (mm)1,5121,520
Rear track (mm)1,5261,470
Ride height (mm)120-



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