The BMW 5 Series is a luxury sedan that accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 12.6 seconds and has a top speed of 175 km/h (108.74 mph).
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
12.6 sec
Max Speed
175 km/h 108.74 mph
Body & Dimensions
The car in question is a sedan model from the 5 Series, with seating for five passengers and four doors. It has a length of 4620 mm (181.9 in), a width of 1700 mm (66.9 in), and a height of 1415 mm (55.7 in). The wheelbase is 2625 mm (103.4 in), with a front track of 1430 mm (56.3 in) and a rear track of 1470 mm (57.9 in). The ground clearance is 140 mm (5.5 in).
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4620 mm 181.89 in.
Width
1700 mm 66.93 in.
Height
1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase
2625 mm 103.35 in.
Front Track
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear Track
1470 mm 57.87 in.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
140 mm 5.51 in.
Fuel Consumption
The BMW 5 Series is a petrol-powered car with impressive fuel efficiency. It has a fuel consumption of 11 l/100 km in urban areas, 6.1 l/100 km in extra urban areas, and 8.7 l/100 km combined.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
11 l/100 km 21.38 US mpg 25.68 UK mpg 9.09 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
6.1 l/100 km 38.56 US mpg 46.31 UK mpg 16.39 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg 32.47 UK mpg 11.49 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The BMW 5 Series is a rear-wheel drive sedan powered by a 1.7-liter inline-four engine producing 105 horsepower and 135 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission with 5 gears and a naturally aspirated engine with a compression ratio of 9.7.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
105 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
59.5 Hp/l
Torque
135 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 99.57 lb.-ft. @ 4500 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.
Compression Ratio
9.7
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
15W-40, 15W-50 / API SF
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
5 gears, manual transmission
Brakes
The car specs indicate disc brakes on both the front and rear axles. This suggests a reliable braking system suitable for everyday driving.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Weight & Capacity
The BMW 5 Series boasts impressive power-to-weight ratios, with a weight-to-power ratio of 11 kg/Hp and 90.5 Hp/tonne, and a weight-to-torque ratio of 8.6 kg/Nm and 116.4 Nm/tonne. The car has a kerb weight of 1160 kg and a minimum trunk boot space of 460 l. The fuel tank capacity is 70 l.
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Weight To Power Ratio
11 kg/Hp, 90.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.6 kg/Nm, 116.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1160 kg 2557.36 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for BMW - 5 Series (E28)
This car has seating for five passengers.
The length of this car is 4620 mm (181.9 in).
The ground clearance of this car is 140 mm (5.5 in).
The BMW 5 Series accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 12.6 seconds.
The top speed of the BMW 5 Series is 175 km/h (108.74 mph).
Yes, the BMW 5 Series is a fast car, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 12.6 seconds.
Petrol (Gasoline)
8.7 l/100 km (27.04 US mpg, 32.47 UK mpg, 11.49 km/l)
11 l/100 km (21.38 US mpg, 25.68 UK mpg, 9.09 km/l)
The engine displacement is 1766 cm3 or 107.77 cu. in.
The fuel injection system used is a carburettor.
The drivetrain architecture is a rear-wheel drive with the internal combustion engine driving the rear wheels.
The car has disc brakes on both the front and rear axles.
The disc brake system is considered reliable and effective for most driving conditions.
The specs do not include information regarding any specific braking features, such as anti-lock braking system (ABS) or electronic stability control (ESC).
The 5 Series offers a range of engine options, including inline-6 and V8 engines, with varying power outputs.
Standard features include a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, a touchscreen infotainment system, and a premium sound system.
Fuel efficiency varies depending on the engine and trim level, but most models achieve around 20 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.
The weight-to-power ratio is 11 kg/Hp and 90.5 Hp/tonne.
