The BMW 5 Series is a luxurious sedan with a sleek design, offering 5 seats and 4 doors. It measures 4620 mm in length, 1690 mm in width, and 1425 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2636 mm. It has a front track of 1406 mm and a rear track of 1442 mm, with a ride height and ground clearance of 140 mm.
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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
140 mm 5.51 in.
Fuel Consumption
The BMW 5 Series is a petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 9.5 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 24.76 US mpg or 29.73 UK mpg. This indicates a relatively moderate fuel efficiency.
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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 2.0L inline 6-cylinder engine producing 125 horsepower and 170 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission with 4 gears and a naturally aspirated engine with a compression ratio of 9.7.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
62.8 Hp/l
Torque
170 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 125.39 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M10B20
Engine Displacement
1990 cm3 121.44 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke
66 mm 2.6 in.
Compression Ratio
9.7
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
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
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 in question is a 5 Series model with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Weight & Capacity
The BMW 5 Series is a well-balanced car with a good power-to-weight ratio of 10.1 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 7.4 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1260 kg and a spacious trunk boot space of 440 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 70 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
10.1 kg/Hp, 99.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.4 kg/Nm, 134.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1260 kg 2777.82 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, Facelift 1976)
The length of the BMW 5 Series is 4620 mm or 181.89 in.
The BMW 5 Series has 5 seats.
The wheelbase of the BMW 5 Series is 2636 mm or 103.78 in.
11.3 seconds
181 km/h (112.47 mph)
It's not the fastest, but it's a solid performer with a comfortable ride.
Petrol (Gasoline)
9.5 liters per 100 kilometers
24.76 US mpg
The engine displacement is 1990 cm3 or 121.44 cu. in.
The fuel injection system used is multi-port manifold injection.
The engine oil capacity is 4.25 liters or 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
The front brakes are disc brakes.
The rear brakes are drum brakes.
No, this car has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The 5 Series is a luxury sedan or wagon, depending on the specific model.
The 5 Series is a model from BMW, a well-known luxury vehicle manufacturer.
Key features include a comfortable and high-quality interior, strong performance, and a variety of technology and safety features.
