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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E28) 525i (150 Hp) & BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (325 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series (E28) 525i (150 Hp)
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BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (325 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series Z3
Generation: 5 Series (E28) Z3 M (E36/7)
Engine / modification: 525i (150 Hp) 3.2 (325 Hp)
Production start: 1981 year 1997 year
Production end: 1987 year 2003 year
Coupe type: Sedan Cabriolet
Num. of Doors: 4 2
Num. of seats: 5 2
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 14.1 l/100 km 16.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.2 l/100 km 7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 51 l
Power: 150 hp 325 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 7400 rpm.
Maximum speed: 197 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.9 sec 5.3 sec
Torque: 215 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 350 Nm @ 4900 rpm.
Model Engine: M30 S54B32
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2494 cm3 3246 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.8 l 5.5 l
Coolant: 10.8 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 11.5
Piston Stroke: 71.6 mm 91 mm
Cylinder Bore: 86 mm 87 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4620 mm 4025 mm
Width: 1700 mm 1740 mm
Height: 1415 mm 1268 mm
Wheelbase: 2625 mm 2459 mm
Front track: 1430 mm 1422 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1470 mm 1492 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 165 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1800 kg 1640 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1290 kg 1450 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 175/80 R14 245/45 R17
Wheel rims size: R14 R17