Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i and Volvo 850 (LS) 2.5 10V

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i and Volvo 850 (LS) 2.5 10V [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i ×
Volvo 850 (LS) 2.5 10V ×
General
MakeBMWVolvo
Model5 Series850
Generation5 Series (E39)850 (LS)
Modification523i2.5 10V
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.volvocars.com/intl
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19951994
Production to (year)19981997
Performance
Top speed (km/h)228205
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.510
City consumption (l/100km)13.1-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.2-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveFront wheel drive
Engine type-Fuel engine
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)170144
Max. torque (Nm)245206
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders65
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4942,435
Compression ratio10.510
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,400
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9503,600
Cylinder bore (mm)8483
Piston stroke (mm)7590
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Catalyst-Regular
Fuel tank (l)7073
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionSeveralevers and rodsHelical spring
Front suspension-Coil springs
Rear suspension-Coil springs
Front stabilizer-+
Rear stabilizer-+
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
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)1,4751,365
Gross weight (kg)1,9851,840
Minimum boot space (l)460455
Front track (mm)1,5161,520
Rear track (mm)1,5301,470



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