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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E28) 524 td (115 Hp) Automatic & BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series (E28) 524 td (115 Hp) Automatic
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BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series M3
Generation: 5 Series (E28) M3 Convertible (E46)
Engine / modification: 524 td (115 Hp) Automatic 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)
Production start: 1983 year 2001 year
Production end: 1987 year 2006 year
Coupe type: Sedan Cabriolet
Num. of Doors: 4 2
Num. of seats: 5 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 17.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 12.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.35
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 63 l
Power: 115 hp 343 hp
Max power in: 4800 rpm. 7900 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.5 sec
Torque: 222 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 365 Nm @ 4900 rpm.
Model Engine: M21 S54B32
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2443 cm3 3246 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.3 l 5.5 l
Coolant: 6 l
Fuel System: Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger / Intercooler
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 22 11.5
Piston Stroke: 81 mm 91 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 87 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4620 mm 4492 mm
Width: 1700 mm 1780 mm
Height: 1415 mm 1363 mm
Wheelbase: 2625 mm 2731 mm
Front track: 1430 mm 1508 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1470 mm 1525 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l 300 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2100 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1655 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.0 m
Tire size: 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18
Wheel rims size: 8J x 18; 9J x 18