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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i 24V (192 Hp) Automatic & BMW 5 Series (E28) 524 td (115 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i (306 Hp)
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BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i 24V (192 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 5 Series (E28) 524 td (115 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series 5 Series 5 Series
Generation: 5 Series (E60) 5 Series (E34) 5 Series (E28)
Engine / modification: 540i (306 Hp) 525i 24V (192 Hp) Automatic 524 td (115 Hp)
Production start: 2005 year 1992 year 1983 year
Production end: 2007 year 1995 year 1987 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 16.2 l/100 km 12.6 l/100 km 9.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.0 l/100 km 6.2 l/100 km 5.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.8 l/100 km 7.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 80 l 70 l
Power: 306 hp 192 hp 115 hp
Max power in: 6300 rpm. 5900 rpm. 4800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 225 km/h 180 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.2 sec 9.5 sec 12.9 sec
Torque: 390 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 250 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 210 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Model Engine: N62B40 M50B25TU M21
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 4000 cm3 2494 cm3 2443 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8 l 5.75 l 5.3 l
Coolant: 10.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger / Intercooler
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC, VANOS
Number of cylinders: 8 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.5 10.5
Piston Stroke: 84.1 mm 75 mm 81 mm
Cylinder Bore: 87 mm 84 mm 80 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 5
Length: 4841 mm 4720 mm 4620 mm
Width: 1846 mm 1751 mm 1700 mm
Height: 1468 mm 1412 mm 1415 mm
Wheelbase: 2888 mm 2761 mm 2625 mm
Front track: 1558 mm 1470 mm 1430 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1582 mm 1495 mm 1470 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Front overhang: 846 mm
Rear overhang: 1113 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l 460 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 520 l
Front suspension: Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2210 kg 2025 kg 1810 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1655 kg 1515 kg 1300 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1900 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.5 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1800 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 700 kg
Tire size: 225/50 R17 205/65 R15 175/80 R14
Wheel rims size: R17 6.5J x 15 R14