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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 (115 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class Sport Coupe (CL203) C 180 Kompressor (143 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 (115 Hp)
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Mercedes-Benz C-class Sport Coupe (CL203) C 180 Kompressor (143 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model: 5 Series C-class
Generation: 5 Series (E12) C-class Sport Coupe (CL203)
Engine / modification: 520 (115 Hp) C 180 Kompressor (143 Hp)
Production start: 1972 year 2002 year
Production end: 1975 year 2004 year
Coupe type: Sedan Coupe
Num. of Doors: 4 3
Num. of seats: 5 4
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.29
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 62 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 115 hp 143 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 5200 rpm.
Maximum speed: 176 km/h 222 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 12.3 sec 9.7 sec
Torque: 165 Nm @ 3700 rpm. 220 Nm @ 2500-4200 rpm.
Model Engine: M10 M 271.946
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1990 cm3 1796 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.0 l 5.5 l
Coolant: 7.5-8 l
Fuel System: Carburettor
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 10.2
Piston Stroke: 80 mm 85 mm
Cylinder Bore: 89 mm 82 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4 6
Length: 4620 mm 4343 mm
Width: 1690 mm 1728 mm
Width including mirrors: 1960 mm
Height: 1425 mm 1406 mm
Wheelbase: 2636 mm 2715 mm
Front track: 1406 mm 1493 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1442 mm 1464 mm
Ride height(clearance): 139 mm
Front overhang: 788 mm
Rear overhang: 840 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 440 l 310 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1100 l
Max weight: 1810 kg 1935 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Drum Disc
Kerb Weight: 1240 kg 1390 kg
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.76 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 730 kg
Tire size: 175/80 R14 205/55 R 16 91 V
Wheel rims size: R14 7 J x 16 H 2