Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 528i and Mercedes-Benz 280 (W124) 280 E

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 528i and Mercedes-Benz 280 (W124) 280 E [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 5 Series (E39) 528i ×
Mercedes-Benz 280 (W124) 280 E ×
General
MakeBMWMercedes-Benz
Model5 Series280
Generation5 Series (E39)280 (W124)
Modification528i280 E
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19981992
Production to (year)20001993
Performance
Top speed (km/h)240230
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.59.1
City consumption (l/100km)13.614.5
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.211
Combined consumption (l/100km)-12.5
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)193197
Max. torque (Nm)280270
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,7932,799
Compression ratio10.210
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,5003,750
Cylinder bore (mm)8489.9
Piston stroke (mm)8473.5
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)7070
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionSeveralevers and rodsHelical spring
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 225/60 R15 W
  • 195/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7754,740
Width (mm)1,8001,740
Height (mm)1,4351,431
Wheelbase (mm)2,8302,800
Kerb weight (kg)1,5001,570
Gross weight (kg)2,0402,050
Minimum boot space (l)460520
Front track (mm)1,5121,501
Rear track (mm)1,5261,491



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