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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E39) 525 tds (143 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (129 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series (E39) 525 tds (143 Hp)
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BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (129 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series 5 Series
Generation: 5 Series (E39) 5 Series (E28)
Engine / modification: 525 tds (143 Hp) 525e 2.7 (129 Hp)
Production start: 1996 year 1984 year
Production end: 2000 year 1987 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.5 l/100 km 12.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.2 l/100 km 7.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 70 l
Power: 143 hp 129 hp
Max power in: 4600 rpm. 4250 rpm.
Maximum speed: 211 km/h 190 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.4 sec 10.8 sec
Torque: 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 230 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Model Engine: M51D25 M20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2498 cm3 2693 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.75 l 4.0 l
Coolant: 10 l
Fuel System: Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) Carburettor
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 22
Piston Stroke: 82.8 mm 81 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4775 mm 4620 mm
Width: 1800 mm 1700 mm
Height: 1435 mm 1415 mm
Wheelbase: 2830 mm 2625 mm
Front track: 1516 mm 1430 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1530 mm 1470 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l 460 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Several levers and rods
Max weight: 2015 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1555 kg 1280 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 205/65 R15
Wheel rims size: R15