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BMW Seria 5 Touring (E34)

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9 versions · 7 Gasoline · 2 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
518i (113 KM) Selected Gasoline 113 KM 1993–1994
518i (115 KM) Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1995–1996
520i (150 KM) Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1991–1997
525i (192 KM) Selected Gasoline 192 KM 1991–1997
525iX (192 KM) Selected Gasoline 192 KM 1992–1997
525td (115 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 115 KM 1993–1997
525tds (143 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 143 KM 1991–1997
530i V8 (218 KM) Selected Gasoline 218 KM 1992–1997
540i (286 KM) Selected Gasoline 286 KM 1993–1997

Selected engine version

518i (113 KM)

Gasoline · 1993–1994

Engine power
113 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 Touring (E34)
Engine
518i (113 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1993
End of production
1994
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
M40B18
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
6.1 l
Power
113 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
ABS
no

Selected engine version

518i (115 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1996

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
168 Nm
Engine displacement
1,796 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.2 s
Maximum speed
192 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 Touring (E34)
Engine
518i (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1995
End of production
1996
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
192 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.2 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.2 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
7.2 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
Maximum trunk capacity
910 l
Curb weight
1445 kg
Gross weight
2015 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1417 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
205/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

520i (150 KM)

Gasoline · 1991–1997

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
190 Nm
Engine displacement
1,991 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.3 s
Maximum speed
205 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 Touring (E34)
Engine
520i (150 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1991
End of production
1997
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
205 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.3 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M50B20TU
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
Cylinder bore
80 mm
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
Maximum trunk capacity
910 l
Curb weight
1530 kg
Gross weight
2100 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1417 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 (192 KM)

Gasoline · 1991–1997

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

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 Touring (E34)
Engine
525i (192 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1991
End of production
1997
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
221 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.2 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.5 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
Maximum trunk capacity
910 l
Curb weight
1575 kg
Gross weight
2125 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1417 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
Trailing arm
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/60 R15 V
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

525iX (192 KM)

Gasoline · 1992–1997

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

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 Touring (E34)
Engine
525iX (192 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1992
End of production
1997
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
215 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.9 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
Maximum trunk capacity
910 l
Curb weight
1650 kg
Gross weight
2200 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1422 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 · 1993–1997

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

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 Touring (E34)
Engine
525td (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1993
End of production
1997
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
188 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.7 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.6 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
9.8 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
Maximum trunk capacity
910 l
Curb weight
1545 kg
Gross weight
2095 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1417 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

525tds (143 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1991–1997

Engine power
143 KM
Torque
260 Nm
Engine displacement
2,498 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.6 s
Maximum speed
202 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 Touring (E34)
Engine
525tds (143 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1991
End of production
1997
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
202 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.6 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.2 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 @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
260 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Maximum trunk capacity
910 l
Curb weight
1560 kg
Gross weight
2110 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1417 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 V8 (218 KM)

Gasoline · 1992–1997

Engine power
218 KM
Torque
290 Nm
Engine displacement
2,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.3 s
Maximum speed
227 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 Touring (E34)
Engine
530i V8 (218 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1992
End of production
1997
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
227 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.3 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.5 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
Maximum trunk capacity
910 l
Curb weight
1630 kg
Gross weight
2180 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1417 mm
Wheelbase
2671 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 (286 KM)

Gasoline · 1993–1997

Engine power
286 KM
Torque
400 Nm
Engine displacement
3,982 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.4 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 Touring (E34)
Engine
540i (286 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1993
End of production
1997
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.4 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.7 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
Maximum trunk capacity
910 l
Curb weight
1680 kg
Gross weight
2230 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1417 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
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes