BMW 5 series 1992 vs BMW 5 series 2000

 
BMW 5 series
1992 - 1997
BMW 5 series
2000 - 2000
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 143 HP163 HP
Torque: 260 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.2 seconds9.6 seconds
BMW 5 series 2000 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 5 series 1992 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2000, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 5 series 2000. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 1992 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.08.2
Real fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100km8.1 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 5 series 1992 consumes 0.8 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 1992 could require 120 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 1992 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 2000.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 880 km in combined cycle850 km in combined cycle
1170 km on highway1110 km on highway
890 km with real consumption860 km with real consumption

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 3 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 1992 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.80 m
Width: 1.75 m1.80 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
BMW 5 series 1992 is smaller.
BMW 5 series 1992 is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series 2000, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series 1992 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres410 litres
BMW 5 series 1992 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series 1992 has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series 2000. The BMW 5 series 2000 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`9002`320
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
BMW 5 series 2000 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series 1992 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 5 series 2000, so BMW 5 series 2000 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 24005200
Rating in user reviews: 8.1/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
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