Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i and Mercedes-Benz 220 (W124) 220 E

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i and Mercedes-Benz 220 (W124) 220 E [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i ×
Mercedes-Benz 220 (W124) 220 E ×
General
MakeBMWMercedes-Benz
Model5 Series220
Generation5 Series (E39)220 (W124)
Modification523i220 E
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19951992
Production to (year)19981996
Performance
Top speed (km/h)228210
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.510.6
City consumption (l/100km)13.1-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.2-
Combined consumption (l/100km)-8.8
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)170150
Max. torque (Nm)245210
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders64
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4942,199
Compression ratio10.510
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9504,000
Cylinder bore (mm)8489.9
Piston stroke (mm)7586.6
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)7070
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionSeveralevers and rodsHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/65 R15
  • 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)1,4751,460
Gross weight (kg)1,9851,960
Minimum boot space (l)460520
Front track (mm)1,5161,501
Rear track (mm)1,5301,491



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