BMW 5 series 1992 vs BMW 5 series 1988
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 192 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 222 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series 1992 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 1992 engine produces 22 HP more power than BMW 5 series 1988, whereas torque is 28 NM more than BMW 5 series 1988. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 1992 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series 1992 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 1988, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 1992 could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series 1992 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 1988. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 470'000 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 1992 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | 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 1988 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 series 1992 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 1992 and BMW 5 series 1988 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`125 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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