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Comparison BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 525 tds (143 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.6 (100 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 525 tds (143 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW Volkswagen
Model: 5 Series Bora
Generation: 5 Series Touring (E39) Bora (1J2)
Engine / modification: 525 tds (143 Hp) Automatic 1.6 (100 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1996 year 1998 year
Production end: 2000 year 2000 year
Coupe type: Combi Sedan
Num. of Doors: 5 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.0 l/100 km 11.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.0 l/100 km 6.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 7.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 55 l
Power: 143 hp 100 hp
Max power in: 4600 rpm. 5600 rpm.
Maximum speed: 210 km/h 185 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.7 sec 13.5 sec
Torque: 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 145 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
Model Engine: M51D25 AEH, AKL
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2498 cm3 1595 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.75 l 4.5 l
Coolant: 10 l 5 l
Fuel System: Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: OHC OHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 22 10.3
Piston Stroke: 82.8 mm 77.4 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 81 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 4
Length: 4805 mm 4376 mm
Width: 1800 mm 1735 mm
Width including mirrors: 2018 mm
Height: 1440 mm 1446 mm
Wheelbase: 2850 mm 2519 mm
Front track: 1512 mm 1513 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1522 mm 1494 mm
Ride height(clearance): 120 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 410 l 455 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1525 l 785 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Inclined Lever Semi-independent, spring
Max weight: 2205 kg 1720 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1575 kg 1185 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.9 m
Tire size: 205/65 R16 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size: R16 6J x 15