The BMW 5 Series is a high-performance sedan that can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 198 km/h. Its impressive acceleration and speed make it a great option for those who crave power and performance.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
9.5 sec
Max Speed
198 km/h 123.03 mph
Body & Dimensions
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 car in question is a 5 Series model that runs on petrol (gasoline). Its combined fuel consumption is 10.8 l/100 km (21.78 US mpg, 26.16 UK mpg, 9.26 km/l).
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg 26.16 UK mpg 9.26 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The BMW 5 Series is a rear-wheel drive sedan with a 6-cylinder inline engine, producing 170 horsepower and 253 Nm of torque. It has a manual transmission with 4 gears and a naturally aspirated engine with a compression ratio of 10.2.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
170 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
61 Hp/l
Torque
253 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 186.6 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M30B28
Engine Displacement
2788 cm3 170.13 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke
84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression Ratio
10.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
5.8 l 6.13 US qt | 5.1 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, featuring disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Weight & Capacity
The car in question is a 5 Series model with a weight-to-power ratio of 8.1 kg/Hp (122.7 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 5.5 kg/Nm (182.7 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1385 kg (3053.4 lbs.) and a minimum trunk/boot space of 440 l (15.54 cu. ft.). The car has a fuel tank capacity of 70 l (18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
8.1 kg/Hp, 122.7 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
5.5 kg/Nm, 182.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1385 kg 3053.4 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.
9.5 seconds
198 km/h (123.03 mph)
9.5 seconds
This car uses petrol (gasoline).
Its combined fuel consumption is 10.8 l/100 km (21.78 US mpg, 26.16 UK mpg, 9.26 km/l).
The car received a rating of 4.
The BMW 5 Series has a manual transmission with 4 gears.
The BMW 5 Series has a 6-cylinder inline engine configuration.
The BMW 5 Series has a carburettor fuel injection system.
Disc brakes
Disc brakes
Yes, disc brakes on both front and rear wheels.
The BMW 5 Series is available with a range of engine options, including a 2.0L inline-4 cylinder, a 3.0L inline-6 cylinder, and a 4.4L V8 engine.
The BMW 5 Series comes equipped with a range of advanced safety features, including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and blind spot detection.
Yes, the BMW 5 Series is a great car for families. It offers a spacious interior, comfortable seating for five passengers, and a range of storage compartments.
The weight-to-power ratio of this car is 8.1 kg/Hp (122.7 Hp/tonne).
The minimum trunk/boot space of this car is 440 l (15.54 cu. ft.).
The fuel tank capacity of this car is 70 l (18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal).
