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Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 318i (105 Hp) Automatic & BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 318i (105 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 5 Series
Generation: 3 Series Coupe (E30) 5 Series (E60)
Engine / modification: 318i (105 Hp) Automatic 540i (306 Hp)
Production start: 1982 year 2005 year
Production end: 1986 year 2007 year
Coupe type: Coupe Sedan
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 9.8 l/100 km 16.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.2 l/100 km 8.0 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.35
Fuel tank volume: 55 l 70 l
Power: 105 hp 306 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 6300 rpm.
Maximum speed: 179 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 13.1 sec 6.2 sec
Torque: 145 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 390 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Model Engine: M10B18 N62B40
Engine position: Rear, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1766 cm3 4000 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4 l 8 l
Coolant: 6 l
Fuel System: Carburettor Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine
Valvetrain: SOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 10 10.5
Piston Stroke: 71 mm 84.1 mm
Cylinder Bore: 89 mm 87 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4325 mm 4841 mm
Width: 1645 mm 1846 mm
Height: 1380 mm 1468 mm
Wheelbase: 2570 mm 2888 mm
Front track: 1407 mm 1558 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1415 mm 1582 mm
Front overhang: 761 mm
Rear overhang: 994 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 404 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 520 l
Front suspension: McPherson Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1480 kg 2210 kg
Front brakes: Disc Disc
Rear brakes: Drum Disc
Kerb Weight: 1020 kg 1655 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1200 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 500 kg
Tire size: 175/70 R14 225/50 R17
Wheel rims size: 5J x 14 R17