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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E34) 525 tds (143 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series (E34) 525 tds (143 Hp)
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BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series 5 Series
Generation: 5 Series (E34) 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Engine / modification: 525 tds (143 Hp) 520 (122 Hp)
Production start: 1991 year 1977 year
Production end: 1995 year 1981 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 7 l/100 km 10.3 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 70 l
Power: 143 hp 122 hp
Max power in: 4600 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 207 km/h 180 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 11 sec 12.4 sec
Torque: 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 160 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Model Engine: M51D25 M20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2498 cm3 1990 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.75 l 4.0 l
Coolant: 9.75 l
Fuel System: Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: OHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 22
Piston Stroke: 82.8 mm 66 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 80 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4720 mm 4620 mm
Width: 1751 mm 1690 mm
Height: 1412 mm 1425 mm
Wheelbase: 2761 mm 2636 mm
Front track: 1470 mm 1406 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1495 mm 1442 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l 440 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: The depreciated rack
Max weight: 1990 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1480 kg 1310 kg
ABS: yes
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 205/65 R15
Wheel rims size: R15