Comparison BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 530i 24V (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987) 325i (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 5 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) | 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987) |
| Engine / modification: | 530i 24V (231 Hp) Automatic | 325i (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.7 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.1 l/100 km | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.7 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.36 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 64 l |
| Power: | 231 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 244 km/h | 218 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.6 sec | 8.3 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4775 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1800 mm | 1645 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1516 mm | 1407 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1530 mm | 1415 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 404 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Several levers and rods | |
| Max weight: | 2070 kg | 1640 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 kg | 1180 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 5.5J x 14 |