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Comparison BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Ci 5.0 (300 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325i (171 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 8 Series (E31) 850 Ci 5.0 (300 Hp)
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325i (171 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 8 Series 3 Series
Generation: 8 Series (E31) 3 Series Sedan (E30)
Engine / modification: 850 Ci 5.0 (300 Hp) 325i (171 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1989 year 1983 year
Production end: 1994 year 1989 year
Coupe type: Coupe Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 4 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 19.8 l/100 km 13.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.8 l/100 km 7.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.4 l/100 km 9.2 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 55 l
Power: 300 hp 171 hp
Max power in: 5200 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 212 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.8 sec 9.9 sec
Torque: 450 Nm @ 4100 rpm. 226 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Model Engine: M70B50
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 4988 cm3 2494 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l
Coolant: 13.0 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: -
Number of cylinders: 12 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2
Compression ratio: 8.8 8.8
Piston Stroke: 75 mm 75 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): - 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4780 mm 4321 mm
Width: 1855 mm 1641 mm
Height: 1340 mm 1379 mm
Wheelbase: 2685 mm 2570 mm
Front track: 1555 mm 1410 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1560 mm 1420 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 320 l 425 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2210 kg 1660 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1790 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 235/50 R16 195/65 R14
Wheel rims size: R16 R14