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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) & BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (E81) 120i (170 Hp) Steptronic


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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series 1 Series
Generation: 5 Series (E39) 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (E81)
Engine / modification: 523i (170 Hp) 120i (170 Hp) Steptronic
Production start: 1995 year 2007 year
Production end: 1998 year 2011 year
Coupe type: Sedan Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 4 3
Num. of seats: 5 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.1 l/100 km 8.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.2 l/100 km 5.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 6.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.30
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 53 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 155 g/km
Power: 170 hp 170 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 6700 rpm.
Maximum speed: 228 km/h 222 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.5 sec 8.3 sec
Torque: 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. 210 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
Model Engine: M52B25 N43B20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2494 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 4.25 l
Coolant: 10.5 l 7.8 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Direct injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC -
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.5 12
Piston Stroke: 75 mm 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 6 Steptronic
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4775 mm 4239 mm
Width: 1800 mm 1748 mm
Height: 1435 mm 1421 mm
Wheelbase: 2830 mm 2660 mm
Front track: 1516 mm 1480 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1530 mm 1493 mm
Ride height(clearance): 145 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l 330 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1150 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Double wishbone
Rear suspension: Several levers and rods Multi-link independent
Max weight: 1985 kg 1810 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1475 kg 1310 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.7 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1200 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 680 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 205/65 R15 205/55 R16 87 V
Wheel rims size: R15 7J x 16