BMW 5 series 1996 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| 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 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series 2000 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series 1996 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 5 series 2000, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 5 series 2000. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 1996 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.7 | |
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The BMW 5 series 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series 1996 consumes 1.6 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 1996 could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series 2000 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 7 sērija | Used 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 1996 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series 1996 is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series 2000, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series 2000 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series 1996 has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series 2000. This could mean that the BMW 5 series 1996 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`205 | 2`115 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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