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Compare: BMW 5 Series (E34) 525tds (143 Hp) vs BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp)

BMW 5 Series (E34)BMW 5 Series (E34)
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)

General information

Brand
BMW
BMW
Model
5 Series
3 Series
Generation
5 Series (E34)
3 Series Coupe (E46)
Modification (Engine)
525tds (143 Hp)
330Ci (231 Hp)
Start of production
1991 year
2000 year
End of production
1995 year
2003 year
Body type
Sedan
Coupe
Seats
5
5
Doors
4
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
12.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
7 l/100 km
9.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
11 sec
6.5 sec
Maximum speed
207 km/h
250 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
143 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Torque
280 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M51D25
M54B30
Engine displacement
2498 cm3
2979 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Inline
Cylinder Bore
80 mm
84 mm
Piston Stroke
82.8 mm
89.6 mm
Compression ratio
22
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
4
Fuel injection system
Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Turbocharger
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.75 l
6.5 l
Coolant
9.75 l
8.4 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1400 kg
Max. weight
1990 kg
1900 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
460 l
440 l
Fuel tank capacity
80 l
63 l

Dimensions

Length
4720 mm
4488 mm
Width
1751 mm
1757 mm
Height
1412 mm
1369 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
2725 mm
Front track
1470 mm
1471 mm
Rear (Back) track
1495 mm
1483 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Spring Strut
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Disc
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
yes
yes
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
205/65 R15
225/45 R17
Wheel rims size
15
8J x 17