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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp)
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BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series 5 Series
Generation: 5 Series (E34) 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Engine / modification: 520i (129 Hp) 525 (150 Hp)
Production start: 1988 year 1976 year
Production end: 1991 year 1981 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.6 l/100 km 14.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 9.2 l/100 km 7.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 70 l
Power: 129 hp 150 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 203 km/h 193 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 11.9 sec 10.1 sec
Torque: 164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 212 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Model Engine: M20B20 M30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1990 cm3 2494 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.25 l 5.8 l
Coolant: 10.5 l
Fuel System: Carburettor
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 8.8
Piston Stroke: 71.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 86 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4720 mm 4620 mm
Width: 1751 mm 1690 mm
Height: 1412 mm 1425 mm
Wheelbase: 2761 mm 2636 mm
Front track: 1406 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1442 mm
Ride height(clearance): 139 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l 440 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: The depreciated rack
Max weight: 1910 kg 1810 kg
Front brakes: Disc Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1400 kg 1350 kg
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11 m
Tire size: 195/65 R15 175/80 R14
Wheel rims size: R15 R14