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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i 24V (192 Hp) Automatic & BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 725i (150 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i 24V (192 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 725i (150 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series 7 Series
Generation: 5 Series (E34) 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983)
Engine / modification: 525i 24V (192 Hp) Automatic 725i (150 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1992 year 1983 year
Production end: 1995 year 1986 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.40
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 100 l
Power: 192 hp 150 hp
Max power in: 5900 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 225 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.5 sec
Torque: 250 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 215 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Model Engine: M50B25TU
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2494 cm3 2494 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.75 l
Coolant: 10.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC, VANOS SOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.5 9.6
Piston Stroke: 75 mm 75 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 4
Length: 4720 mm 4860 mm
Width: 1751 mm 1800 mm
Height: 1412 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase: 2761 mm 2795 mm
Front track: 1470 mm 1502 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1495 mm 1524 mm
Front overhang: 846 mm
Rear overhang: 1113 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l 480 l
Front suspension: Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Independent, spring
Max weight: 2025 kg 1980 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1515 kg 1490 kg
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1900 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.5 m 11.6 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1800 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 700 kg
Tire size: 205/65 R15 195/70 HR 14
Wheel rims size: 6.5J x 15 R14