BMW 5 series 1993 vs BMW 5 series 1997

 
BMW 5 series
1993 - 1997
BMW 5 series
1997 - 2000
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 4.0 Petrol4.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 286 HP286 HP
Torque: 400 NM440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7 seconds6.7 seconds
BMW 5 series 1997 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 5 series 1993 and BMW 5 series 1997 have the same engine power, but BMW 5 series 1993 torque is 40 NM less than BMW 5 series 1997. BMW 5 series 1993 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 14.513.0
The BMW 5 series 1997 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
BMW 5 series 1993 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 1993 could require 225 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 550 km in combined cycle530 km in combined cycle
780 km on highway720 km on highway

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 4 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 8 sērijaInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, Land Rover Range Rover
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 m4.80 m
Width: 1.75 m1.80 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
BMW 5 series 1993 is smaller.
BMW 5 series 1993 is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series 1997, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series 1993 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres410 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1525 litres
BMW 5 series 1993 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series 1993 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 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`1002`310
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 22005200
Rating in user reviews: 8.1/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
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