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Comparison Opel Diplomat B 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic & BMW 5 Series Touring (E39, Facelift 2000) 520i 24V (170 Hp)


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Opel Diplomat B 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: Opel BMW
Model: Diplomat 5 Series
Generation: Diplomat B 5 Series Touring (E39, Facelift 2000)
Engine / modification: 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic 520i 24V (170 Hp)
Production start: 1969 year 2000 year
Production end: 1978 year 2004 year
Coupe type: Sedan Combi
Num. of Doors: 4 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.45
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 70 l
Power: 230 hp 170 hp
Max power in: 4700 rpm. 6250 rpm.
Maximum speed: 205 km/h 223 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.5 sec 9.5 sec
Torque: 427 Nm @ 3000-3200 rpm. 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Model Engine: M54B22
Engine position: Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 5354 cm3 2171 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l
Coolant: 10.5 l
Fuel System: Carburettor Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: OHV DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 10.5 10.8
Piston Stroke: 82.55 mm 72 mm
Cylinder Bore: 101.6 mm 80 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 3
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4920 mm 4805 mm
Width: 1852 mm 1800 mm
Height: 1450 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase: 2850 mm 2830 mm
Front track: 1510 mm 1512 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1512 mm 1527 mm
Ride height(clearance): 150 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 475 l 410 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1525 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Inclined Lever
Max weight: 2200 kg 2195 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1690 kg 1670 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.8 m
Tire size: 225/60 R15
Wheel rims size: R15