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BMW Seria 5 (E34)

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Engine versions

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19 versions · 15 Gasoline · 4 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
518i (113 KM) Selected Gasoline 113 KM 1989–1995
518i (115 KM) Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1989–1995
520i (129 KM) Selected Gasoline 129 KM 1988–1991
520i 24V (150 KM) Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1989–1995
524td (115 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 115 KM 1988–1991
525i (170 KM) Selected Gasoline 170 KM 1988–1991
525i 24V (192 KM) Selected Gasoline 192 KM 1989–1995
525i 24V X (192 KM) Selected Gasoline 192 KM 1992–1995
525td (115 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 115 KM 1993–1995
525tds (143 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 143 KM 1991–1995
530i (188 KM) Selected Gasoline 188 KM 1988–1991
530i V8 (218 KM) Selected Gasoline 218 KM 1992–1995
535i (211 KM) Selected Gasoline 211 KM 1988–1995
540i V8 (286 KM) Selected Gasoline 286 KM 1992–1995
524td (115 KM) Automatic Selected Diesel fuel 115 KM 1988–1991
535i (211 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 211 KM 1988–1995
540i V8 (286 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 286 KM 1992–1995
525i 24V (192 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 192 KM 1992–1995
525i 24V (192 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 192 KM 1990–1991

Selected engine version

518i (113 KM)

Gasoline · 1989–1995

Engine power
113 KM
Torque
162 Nm
Engine displacement
1,796 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.8 s
Maximum speed
192 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
518i (113 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1989
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
192 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M40B18
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1796 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
6.1 l
Power
113 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
162 Nm @ 4250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1330 kg
Gross weight
1840 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

518i (115 KM)

Gasoline · 1989–1995

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
168 Nm
Engine displacement
1,796 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.3 s
Maximum speed
198 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
518i (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1989
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
198 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.3 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M43B18
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1796 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression ratio
9.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
6.1 l
Power
115 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
168 Nm @ 3900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1360 kg
Gross weight
1870 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

520i (129 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1991

Engine power
129 KM
Torque
164 Nm
Engine displacement
1,990 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.9 s
Maximum speed
203 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
520i (129 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1991
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
203 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M20B20
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1990 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
129 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
164 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1400 kg
Gross weight
1910 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

520i 24V (150 KM)

Gasoline · 1989–1995

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
190 Nm
Engine displacement
1,991 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Maximum speed
211 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
520i 24V (150 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1989
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
211 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M50B20
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1991 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Piston stroke
66 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.75 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
150 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
190 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1445 kg
Gross weight
1955 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

524td (115 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1988–1991

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
222 Nm
Engine displacement
2,443 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.9 s
Maximum speed
192 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
524td (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1991
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
192 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M21D24
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2443 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression ratio
22
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
115 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
222 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1480 kg
Gross weight
1990 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

525i (170 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1991

Engine power
170 KM
Torque
222 Nm
Engine displacement
2,494 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.5 s
Maximum speed
221 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
525i (170 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1991
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
221 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M20B25
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2494 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
170 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
222 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1450 kg
Gross weight
1960 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

525i 24V (192 KM)

Gasoline · 1989–1995

Engine power
192 KM
Torque
250 Nm
Engine displacement
2,494 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.6 s
Maximum speed
230 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
525i 24V (192 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1989
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
230 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.6 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M50B25
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2494 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.75 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
192 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
250 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1480 kg
Gross weight
1990 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

525i 24V X (192 KM)

Gasoline · 1992–1995

Engine power
192 KM
Torque
250 Nm
Engine displacement
2,494 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.5 s
Maximum speed
220 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
525i 24V X (192 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1992
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
220 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.5 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M50B25TU
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2494 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.75 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
192 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
250 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1570 kg
Gross weight
2080 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1421 mm
Wheelbase
2764 mm
Front track
1468 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/55 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

525td (115 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1993–1995

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
222 Nm
Engine displacement
2,498 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.9 s
Maximum speed
194 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
525td (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1993
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
194 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.9 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M51D25
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2498 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
82.8 mm
Compression ratio
22
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.75 l
Coolant capacity
9.75 l
Power
115 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
222 Nm @ 1900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1465 kg
Gross weight
1975 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

525tds (143 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1991–1995

Engine power
143 KM
Torque
280 Nm
Engine displacement
2,498 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11 s
Maximum speed
207 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
525tds (143 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1991
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
207 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M51D25
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2498 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
82.8 mm
Compression ratio
22
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.75 l
Coolant capacity
9.75 l
Power
143 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1480 kg
Gross weight
1990 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

530i (188 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1991

Engine power
188 KM
Torque
260 Nm
Engine displacement
2,986 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Maximum speed
227 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
530i (188 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1991
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
227 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M30B30
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2986 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.75 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
188 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
260 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1510 kg
Gross weight
2020 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

530i V8 (218 KM)

Gasoline · 1992–1995

Engine power
218 KM
Torque
290 Nm
Engine displacement
2,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.7 s
Maximum speed
235 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
530i V8 (218 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1992
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
235 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.7 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M60B30
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
67.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
12.5 l
Power
218 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
290 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1565 kg
Gross weight
2075 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

535i (211 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1995

Engine power
211 KM
Torque
305 Nm
Engine displacement
3,430 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.7 s
Maximum speed
235 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
535i (211 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
235 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M30B35
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3430 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.75 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
211 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
305 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1600 kg
Gross weight
2035 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

540i V8 (286 KM)

Gasoline · 1992–1995

Engine power
286 KM
Torque
400 Nm
Engine displacement
3,982 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.3 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
540i V8 (286 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1992
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.3 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M60B40
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3982 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Piston stroke
80 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
12.5 l
Power
286 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
400 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1605 kg
Gross weight
2115 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

524td (115 KM) Automatic

Diesel fuel · 1988–1991

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
222 Nm
Engine displacement
2,443 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.9 s
Maximum speed
190 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
524td (115 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1991
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
190 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M21D24
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2443 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression ratio
22
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
115 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
222 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1480 kg
Gross weight
1990 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

535i (211 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1988–1995

Engine power
211 KM
Torque
305 Nm
Engine displacement
3,430 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.8 s
Maximum speed
231 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
535i (211 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
231 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M30B35
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3430 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.75 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
211 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
305 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1600 kg
Gross weight
2035 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/60 ZR15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

540i V8 (286 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1992–1995

Engine power
286 KM
Torque
400 Nm
Engine displacement
3,982 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.8 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
540i V8 (286 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1992
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.8 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M60B40
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3982 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Piston stroke
80 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
12.5 l
Power
286 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
400 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1605 kg
Gross weight
2115 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear track
1495 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

525i 24V (192 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1992–1995

Engine power
192 KM
Torque
250 Nm
Engine displacement
2,494 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.5 s
Maximum speed
225 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
525i 24V (192 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1992
End of production
1995
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M50B25TU
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2494 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, VANOS
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.75 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
192 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
250 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1515 kg
Gross weight
2025 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
1900 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1800 kg
Trailer load without brakes
700 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear track
1495 mm
Front overhang
846 mm
Rear overhang
1113 mm
Turning circle
11.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15
Rim size
6.5J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

525i 24V (192 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1990–1991

Engine power
192 KM
Torque
245 Nm
Engine displacement
2,494 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Maximum speed
225 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E34)
Engine
525i 24V (192 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1990
End of production
1991
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M50B25
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2494 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.75 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
192 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
245 Nm @ 4700 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.31
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1495 kg
Gross weight
2005 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1500 kg
Trailer load without brakes
700 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear track
1495 mm
Front overhang
846 mm
Rear overhang
1113 mm
Turning circle
11.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15
Rim size
6.5J x 15
ABS
yes