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BMW Seria 5 (E28)

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25 versions · 22 Gasoline · 3 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
518 (90 KM) Selected Gasoline 90 KM 1981–1984
518i (105 KM) Selected Gasoline 105 KM 1983–1987
520i (125 KM) Selected Gasoline 125 KM 1981–1987
520i (129 KM) Selected Gasoline 129 KM 1985–1987
524d (86 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 86 KM 1986–1987
524td (115 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 115 KM 1983–1987
525e 2.7 (122 KM) Selected Gasoline 122 KM 1981–1987
525e 2.7 (125 KM) Selected Gasoline 125 KM 1983–1987
525e 2.7 (129 KM) Selected Gasoline 129 KM 1984–1987
525i (150 KM) Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1981–1987
528i (184 KM) Selected Gasoline 184 KM 1981–1987
M535i (185 KM) Selected Gasoline 185 KM 1984–1987
M535i (218 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 218 KM 1984–1987
M535i (218 KM) Selected Gasoline 218 KM 1984–1987
535i (185 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 185 KM 1985–1987
528i (184 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 184 KM 1981–1987
535i (218 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 218 KM 1984–1987
535i (192 KM) Selected Gasoline 192 KM 1985–1987
520i (125 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 125 KM 1981–1987
524td (115 KM) Automatic Selected Diesel fuel 115 KM 1983–1987
525i (150 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1981–1987
525e 2.7 (125 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 125 KM 1983–1987
535i (185 KM) Selected Gasoline 185 KM 1985–1987
535i (192 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 192 KM 1985–1987
535i (218 KM) Selected Gasoline 218 KM 1984–1987

Selected engine version

518 (90 KM)

Gasoline · 1981–1984

Engine power
90 KM
Torque
140 Nm
Engine displacement
1,800 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14 s
Maximum speed
164 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
518 (90 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1981
End of production
1984
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
164 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M10B18
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1800 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
7 l
Power
90 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
140 Nm

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1140 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

518i (105 KM)

Gasoline · 1983–1987

Engine power
105 KM
Torque
135 Nm
Engine displacement
1,766 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.6 s
Maximum speed
175 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
518i (105 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1983
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
175 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M10B18
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1766 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Piston stroke
71 mm
Compression ratio
9.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
7 l
Power
105 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
135 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1160 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

520i (125 KM)

Gasoline · 1981–1987

Engine power
125 KM
Torque
165 Nm
Engine displacement
1,990 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.8 s
Maximum speed
185 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
520i (125 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1981
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
185 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M20B20
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1990 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
66 mm
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
125 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
165 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1220 kg
Gross weight
1730 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Tire size
175/80 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

520i (129 KM)

Gasoline · 1985–1987

Engine power
129 KM
Torque
164 Nm
Engine displacement
1,991 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.1 s
Maximum speed
190 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
520i (129 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1985
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
190 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M20B20
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1991 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
66 mm
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
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1270 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

524d (86 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1986–1987

Engine power
86 KM
Torque
153 Nm
Engine displacement
2,443 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
18.1 s
Maximum speed
164 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
524d (86 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1986
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
164 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
18.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.5 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
Naturally aspirated engine
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
5.3 l
Power
86 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
153 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1330 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

524td (115 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1983–1987

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
210 Nm
Engine displacement
2,443 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.9 s
Maximum speed
180 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
524td (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1983
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
180 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.1 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
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.7 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
115 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
210 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1300 kg
Gross weight
1810 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Tire size
175/80 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

525e 2.7 (122 KM)

Gasoline · 1981–1987

Engine power
122 KM
Torque
230 Nm
Engine displacement
2,693 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
180 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
525e 2.7 (122 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1981
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
180 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
M20B27
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2693 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression ratio
22
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
122 KM @ 4250 obr./min
Torque
230 Nm @ 3250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

525e 2.7 (125 KM)

Gasoline · 1983–1987

Engine power
125 KM
Torque
230 Nm
Engine displacement
2,693 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.7 s
Maximum speed
190 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
525e 2.7 (125 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1983
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
190 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M20B27
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2693 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression ratio
22
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
125 KM @ 4250 obr./min
Torque
230 Nm @ 3250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1220 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

525e 2.7 (129 KM)

Gasoline · 1984–1987

Engine power
129 KM
Torque
230 Nm
Engine displacement
2,693 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.8 s
Maximum speed
190 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
525e 2.7 (129 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1984
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
190 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M20B27
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2693 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression ratio
22
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
129 KM @ 4250 obr./min
Torque
230 Nm @ 3250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1280 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

525i (150 KM)

Gasoline · 1981–1987

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
215 Nm
Engine displacement
2,494 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Maximum speed
197 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
525i (150 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1981
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
197 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M30B25
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
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
71.6 mm
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
150 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
215 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1290 kg
Gross weight
1800 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Tire size
175/80 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

528i (184 KM)

Gasoline · 1981–1987

Engine power
184 KM
Torque
235 Nm
Engine displacement
2,788 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.4 s
Maximum speed
215 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
528i (184 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1981
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
215 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M30B28
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2788 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
184 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
235 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1320 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

M535i (185 KM)

Gasoline · 1984–1987

Engine power
185 KM
Torque
290 Nm
Engine displacement
3,430 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Maximum speed
217 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
M535i (185 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1984
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
217 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8-9.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M30B34
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3430 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.75 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
185 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
290 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1315 kg
Gross weight
1900 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1500 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4604 mm
Width
1710 mm
Height
1397 mm
Wheelbase
2628 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1460 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring 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
220/55 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

M535i (218 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1984–1987

Engine power
218 KM
Torque
310 Nm
Engine displacement
3,430 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.9 s
Maximum speed
223 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
M535i (218 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1984
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
223 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.1-8.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M30B34
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3430 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.75 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
218 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
310 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1315 kg
Gross weight
1900 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1500 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4604 mm
Width
1710 mm
Height
1397 mm
Wheelbase
2628 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1460 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
With spring struts, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring 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
220/55 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

M535i (218 KM)

Gasoline · 1984–1987

Engine power
218 KM
Torque
310 Nm
Engine displacement
3,430 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.2 s
Maximum speed
230 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
M535i (218 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1984
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
230 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.3-9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M30B34
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3430 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.75 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
218 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
310 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1315 kg
Gross weight
1900 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1500 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4604 mm
Width
1710 mm
Height
1397 mm
Wheelbase
2628 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1460 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring 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
220/55 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

535i (185 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1985–1987

Engine power
185 KM
Torque
290 Nm
Engine displacement
3,430 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
535i (185 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1985
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
M30B34
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3430 cm³
Fuel injection system
Single-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
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
185 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
290 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
152 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

528i (184 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1981–1987

Engine power
184 KM
Torque
235 Nm
Engine displacement
2,788 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
528i (184 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1981
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
M30B28
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2788 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
184 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
235 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

535i (218 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1984–1987

Engine power
218 KM
Torque
310 Nm
Engine displacement
3,430 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
535i (218 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1984
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
M30B34
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3430 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
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
218 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
310 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
152 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

535i (192 KM)

Gasoline · 1985–1987

Engine power
192 KM
Torque
290 Nm
Engine displacement
3,430 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
535i (192 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1985
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
M30
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3430 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
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
192 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
290 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
152 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

520i (125 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1981–1987

Engine power
125 KM
Torque
170 Nm
Engine displacement
1,990 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
520i (125 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1981
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
M20B20
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1990 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
66 mm
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
125 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
170 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no

Selected engine version

524td (115 KM) Automatic

Diesel fuel · 1983–1987

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
222 Nm
Engine displacement
2,443 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
524td (115 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1983
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

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
5.7 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
115 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
222 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

525i (150 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1981–1987

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
208 Nm
Engine displacement
2,494 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
525i (150 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1981
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
M30B25
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
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
150 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
208 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

525e 2.7 (125 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1983–1987

Engine power
125 KM
Torque
230 Nm
Engine displacement
2,693 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
525e 2.7 (125 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1983
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
M20B27
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2693 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression ratio
22
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
125 KM @ 4250 obr./min
Torque
230 Nm @ 3250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

535i (185 KM)

Gasoline · 1985–1987

Engine power
185 KM
Torque
290 Nm
Engine displacement
3,430 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Maximum speed
212 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
535i (185 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1985
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
212 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.1 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
M30B34
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3430 cm³
Fuel injection system
Single-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
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
185 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
290 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1370 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
152 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

535i (192 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1985–1987

Engine power
192 KM
Torque
290 Nm
Engine displacement
3,430 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
535i (192 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1985
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
M30
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3430 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
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
192 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
290 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
152 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no

Selected engine version

535i (218 KM)

Gasoline · 1984–1987

Engine power
218 KM
Torque
310 Nm
Engine displacement
3,430 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.2 s
Maximum speed
225 km/h
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Brand
BMW
Model
Seria 5
Version
Seria 5 (E28)
Engine
535i (218 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1984
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M30B34
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3430 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
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
218 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
310 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1370 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Ground clearance
152 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
ABS
no