BMW 5 series 1992 vs BMW 5 series 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series 1992 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 1992 engine produces 25 HP more power than BMW 5 series 1997, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 5 series 1997. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 1992 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series 1997 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 1992 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 1997, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 1992 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 1992 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 1997. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 8 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| 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 1997 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 5 series 1992 is smaller. BMW 5 series 1992 is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series 1997, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series 1992 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1525 litres | |
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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 1997. The BMW 5 series 1997 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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