Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E28) 525i and BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E28) 525i and BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 [S]ave

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BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 ×
BMW 5 Series (E28) 525i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model5 Series5 Series
Generation5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)5 Series (E28)
Modification525525i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19761981
Production to (year)19811987
Performance
Top speed (km/h)193197
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.19.9
City consumption (l/100km)14.314.1
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.47.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)10.510.1
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)150150
Max. torque (Nm)212215
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4942,494
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,0004,000
Cylinder bore (mm)8686
Piston stroke (mm)71.671.6
Fuel systemCarburettorMulti-point injection
Fuel tank (l)7070
Chassis
Front brakesDiscDisc
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 175/80 R14
  • 175/80 R14
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,6204,620
Width (mm)1,6901,700
Height (mm)1,4251,415
Wheelbase (mm)2,6362,625
Kerb weight (kg)1,3501,290
Gross weight (kg)1,8101,800
Minimum boot space (l)440460
Front track (mm)1,4061,430
Rear track (mm)1,4421,470
Ride height (mm)139140



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