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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 520d (177 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series 5 Series
Generation: 5 Series (E34) 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007)
Engine / modification: 540i V8 (286 Hp) 520d (177 Hp)
Production start: 1992 year 2007 year
Production end: 1995 year 2010 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 4.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 11.4 l/100 km 5.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 286 hp 177 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 228 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.3 sec 8.3 sec
Torque: 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 350 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm.
Model Engine: M60B40 N47D20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3982 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l 5.2 l
Coolant: 12.5 l 7.2 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger / Intercooler
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC -
Number of cylinders: 8 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10 17
Piston Stroke: 80 mm 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 89 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 6
Length: 4720 mm 4841 mm
Width: 1751 mm 1846 mm
Height: 1412 mm 1468 mm
Wheelbase: 2761 mm 2888 mm
Front track: 1470 mm 1558 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1495 mm 1582 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 520 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: The depreciated rack Independent, spring
Max weight: 2115 kg 2050 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1605 kg 1585 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 225/60 R15 225/55 R16 V
Wheel rims size: R15 7J x 16