BMW 5 series 1983 engine produces 1 HP less power than BMW 5 series 1988, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 5 series 1988.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.2
7.3
BMW 5 series 1983 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 1988, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series 1983 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
970 km in combined cycle
1090 km in combined cycle
BMW 5 series 1988 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
8 years
8 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.41 m
BMW 5 series 1983 is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 5 series 1983 is 10 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series 1988, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series 1983 is 1 cm higher.
