The car specs indicate a moderate performance level. With a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 13.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 160 km/h, it offers adequate acceleration and a good top speed.
Specs
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
13.9 sec
Max Speed
160 km/h 99.42 mph
Body & Dimensions
None
Specs
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4620 mm 181.89 in.
Width
1690 mm 66.54 in.
Height
1425 mm 56.1 in.
Wheelbase
2636 mm 103.78 in.
Front Track
1406 mm 55.35 in.
Rear Track
1442 mm 56.77 in.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
139 mm 5.47 in.
Fuel Consumption
The BMW 5 Series is a luxury sedan that runs on petrol and has a combined fuel consumption of 9.5 liters per 100 kilometers, which is approximately 24.76 US mpg or 29.73 UK mpg.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg 29.73 UK mpg 10.53 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The BMW 5 Series is a rear-wheel drive sedan with a 4-cylinder inline engine, producing 90 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm. It has a manual transmission with 4 gears and a naturally aspirated engine with a carburettor fuel injection system.
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Rating
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
90 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
51 Hp/l
Torque
145 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 106.95 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M10B18
Engine Displacement
1766 cm3 107.77 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke
71 mm 2.8 in.
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50
Coolant
7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Brakes
The car specs indicate a budget-friendly vehicle with disc brakes upfront and drum brakes at the rear. It features 175/80 R14 tires mounted on 14-inch wheels.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Tires Size
175/80 R14
Wheel Rims Size
14
Weight & Capacity
The BMW 5 Series is a well-balanced car with a good power-to-weight ratio, making it a great option for those who value performance. The car's kerb weight is 1230 kg, with a maximum weight of 1700 kg, and a maximum load capacity of 470 kg. The trunk space is decent, with a minimum capacity of 440 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 70 liters, which is average for a car in this class.
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Weight To Power Ratio
13.7 kg/Hp, 73.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.5 kg/Nm, 117.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1230 kg 2711.69 lbs.
Max Weight
1700 kg 3747.86 lbs.
Max Load
470 kg 1036.17 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
440 l 15.54 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for BMW - 5 Series (E12)
The 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 13.9 seconds.
The maximum speed of the vehicle is 160 km/h (99.42 mph).
The performance figures are comparable to other cars in the luxury sedan segment.
The BMW 5 Series runs on petrol (gasoline).
The combined fuel consumption of the BMW 5 Series is 9.5 liters per 100 kilometers, which is approximately 24.76 US mpg or 29.73 UK mpg.
The BMW 5 Series has an internal combustion engine with a 4-cylinder inline layout.
The BMW 5 Series has a manual transmission with 4 gears.
The BMW 5 Series has a carburettor fuel injection system.
The vehicle has disc brakes upfront and drum brakes at the rear.
The tire size is 175/80 R14.
The wheel rim size is 14 inches.
The 5 Series comes with a variety of engine options, including inline-6 and V8 engines with outputs ranging from 335 to 617 horsepower.
Standard safety features include adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, and a surround-view camera system.
Fuel efficiency varies depending on the engine and driving style, but the 5 Series generally achieves 20-28 mpg combined.
The power-to-weight ratio is 13.7 kg/Hp, or 73.2 Hp/tonne.
The maximum load capacity is 470 kg or 1036.17 lbs.
The fuel tank capacity is 70 liters, or 18.49 US gallons.
