BMW 5 series 1988 vs BMW 5 series 1996

 
BMW 5 series
1988 - 1990
BMW 5 series
1996 - 2000
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 129 HP150 HP
Torque: 162 NM190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14 seconds12 seconds
BMW 5 series 1996 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 5 series 1988 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 5 series 1996, whereas torque is 28 NM less than BMW 5 series 1996. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 1988 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.09.9
Real fuel consumption: 10.8 l/100km10.6 l/100km
By specification BMW 5 series 1988 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 1996, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 1988 could require 15 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 1988 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 1996.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 800 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
740 km with real consumption660 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 1988 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 15 years7 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 3 sērijaInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 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.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The BMW 5 series 1996 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 m4.78 m
Width: 1.75 m1.80 m
Height: 1.41 m1.44 m
BMW 5 series 1988 is smaller.
BMW 5 series 1988 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series 1996, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series 1988 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres460 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`9302`010
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 36002200
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
BMW 5 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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