Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 735i and BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i

Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 735i and BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i [S]ave

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BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 735i ×
BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
Model7 SeriesM5
Generation7 Series (E23, facelift 1983)M5 (E12)
Modification735i3.5i
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19831980
Production to (year)19861981
Performance
Top speed (km/h)217229
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.97.2
City consumption (l/100km)16.8-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.1-
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.6-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)218218
Max. torque (Nm)310305
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder2-
Engine displacement (cm³)3,4303,453
Compression ratio10-
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,2005,200
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,0004,000
Cylinder bore (mm)92-
Piston stroke (mm)86-
Fuel systemMulti-point injection-
Fuel tank (l)100-
Chassis
Front wheel suspensionIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer-
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent, spring-
Front brakesDiscVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrumDisc
Tires size
  • 205/70 VR 14
  • 195/70 R14
Turning radius (m)11.6-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,8604,618
Width (mm)1,8001,689
Height (mm)1,4301,422
Wheelbase (mm)2,7952,637
Kerb weight (kg)1,5001,390
Gross weight (kg)2,0101,900
Minimum boot space (l)480620
Front track (mm)1,5021,422
Rear track (mm)1,5241,455
Ride height (mm)-152
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.40.37



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