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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp) & BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 523i (204 Hp) Steptronic


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BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp)
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 523i (204 Hp) Steptronic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series 5 Series
Generation: 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 5 Series Sedan (F10)
Engine / modification: 525 (150 Hp) 523i (204 Hp) Steptronic
Production start: 1976 year 2010 year
Production end: 1981 year 2011 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 14.3 l/100 km 10.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.4 l/100 km 5.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.5 l/100 km 7.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.28
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 178 g/km
Power: 150 hp 204 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 6100 rpm.
Maximum speed: 193 km/h 234 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.1 sec 8.2 sec
Torque: 212 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 270 Nm @ 1500-4250 rpm.
Model Engine: M30 N53B30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2494 cm3 2996 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.8 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 9.0 l
Fuel System: Carburettor Direct injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 12
Piston Stroke: 71.6 mm 88 mm
Cylinder Bore: 86 mm 85 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 8 Steptronic
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4620 mm 4899 mm
Width: 1690 mm 1860 mm
Height: 1425 mm 1464 mm
Wheelbase: 2636 mm 2968 mm
Front track: 1406 mm 1600 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1442 mm 1627 mm
Ride height(clearance): 139 mm 141 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 440 l 520 l
Front suspension: Double wishbone
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent
Max weight: 1810 kg 2260 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1350 kg 1650 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.95 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 2000 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 90 kg
Tire size: 175/80 R14 225/55 R17 97W
Wheel rims size: R14 8J x 17