BMW 5 series 1985 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 1985 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 5 series 1988, whereas torque is 5 NM more than BMW 5 series 1988. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series 1985 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
12.0
The BMW 5 series 1985 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series 1985 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 1988, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series 1985 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
24 years
24 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.71 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.41 m
BMW 5 series 1985 is smaller. BMW 5 series 1985 is 10 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series 1988, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series 1985 is 1 cm lower.