BMW 5 series 1992 vs BMW 5 series 1988

 
BMW 5 series
1992 - 1997
BMW 5 series
1988 - 1990
Body: Estate car / wagonSedan
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: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 218 HP188 HP
Torque: 290 NM260 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 seconds11 seconds
BMW 5 series 1992 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 5 series 1992 engine produces 30 HP more power than BMW 5 series 1988, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 5 series 1988. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 1992 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.511.0
The BMW 5 series 1988 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
BMW 5 series 1992 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 640 km in combined cycle720 km in combined cycle
BMW 5 series 1988 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km460'000 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 1988 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 4 years24 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 8 sērijaUsed also on BMW 6 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
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 m4.72 m
Width: 1.75 m1.75 m
Height: 1.42 m1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 1992 and BMW 5 series 1988 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres460 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`2002`040
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 26004400
Rating in user reviews: 8.1/10 8.2/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
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