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Comparison BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (320 Hp) xDrive Steptronic & BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) 540d (320 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
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BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series 5 Series
Generation: 5 Series Sedan (G30) 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Engine / modification: 540d (320 Hp) xDrive Steptronic 520i (125 Hp)
Production start: 2017 year 1976 year
Production end: 2020 year 1979 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 6.4-6.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 4.6-5.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 5.2-5.6 l/100 km 9.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.25
Fuel tank volume: 66 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 6
CO2 emissions: 138-147 g/km
Power: 320 hp 125 hp
Max power in: 4400 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 181 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 4.7 sec 11.3 sec
Torque: 680 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm. 170 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Model Engine: B57D30 M10
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2993 cm3 1990 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 4.0 l
Coolant: 11.7-11.9 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Twin-power turbo
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 16.5 9.7
Piston Stroke: 90 mm 66 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 80 mm
Wheel Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 8 Steptronic
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4
Length: 4936 mm 4620 mm
Width: 1868 mm 1690 mm
Height: 1479 mm 1425 mm
Wheelbase: 2975 mm 2636 mm
Front track: 1605 mm 1406 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1630 mm 1442 mm
Ride height(clearance): 139 mm 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 530 l 440 l
Front suspension: Double wishbone
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2440 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Drum
Kerb Weight: 1750 kg 1260 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 12.22 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 2000 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 90 kg
Tire size: 225/55 R17; 245/45 R18; 275/40 R18; 245/40 R19; 275/35 R19; 245/35 R20; 275/30 R20
Wheel rims size: 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 9J x 18; 8J x 19; 9J x 19; 8J x 20; 9J x 20