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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528i (177 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp)
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BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528i (177 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series 5 Series
Generation: 5 Series (E34) 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Engine / modification: 540i V8 (286 Hp) 528i (177 Hp)
Production start: 1992 year 1977 year
Production end: 1995 year 1978 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 11.4 l/100 km 10.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 70 l
Power: 286 hp 177 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 208 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.3 sec 9.3 sec
Torque: 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 235 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
Model Engine: M60B40 M30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3982 cm3 2788 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l 5.8 l
Coolant: 12.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10 10.2
Piston Stroke: 80 mm 84 mm
Cylinder Bore: 89 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 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: 2115 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1605 kg 1410 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 225/60 R15
Wheel rims size: R15