BMW 5 series 1994 vs BMW 5 series 1989
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 162 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series 1994 engine produces 3 HP more power than BMW 5 series 1989, whereas torque is 6 NM more than BMW 5 series 1989. Despite the higher power, BMW 5 series 1994 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
| By specification BMW 5 series 1994 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 1989, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series 1994 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| 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 1994 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 1994 and BMW 5 series 1989 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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