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