BMW 5 series 1996 vs BMW 5 series 2000

 
BMW 5 series
1996 - 2000
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 143 HP163 HP
Torque: 280 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds9.1 seconds
BMW 5 series 2000 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 5 series 1996 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2000, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 5 series 2000. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.48.1
The BMW 5 series 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
BMW 5 series 1996 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 1996 could require 195 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle860 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway1090 km on highway
BMW 5 series 2000 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series 2000 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 10 years12 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 7 sērijaUsed only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series 1996 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.78 m4.78 m
Width: 1.80 m1.80 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 1996 and BMW 5 series 2000 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres460 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`0502`145
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 22002800
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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