The 5 Series has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.9 seconds and a top speed of 217 km/h (134.84 mph).
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
7.9 sec
Max Speed
217 km/h 134.84 mph
Body & Dimensions
The BMW 5 Series is a sedan with a length of 4604 mm, width of 1710 mm, and height of 1397 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2628 mm, front track of 1430 mm, and rear track of 1460 mm. It has a minimum turning circle of 11 meters and can seat 5 people.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4604 mm 181.26 in.
Width
1710 mm 67.32 in.
Height
1397 mm 55 in.
Wheelbase
2628 mm 103.46 in.
Front Track
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear Track
1460 mm 57.48 in.
Min Turning Circle
11 m 36.09 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The BMW 5 Series is a luxury sedan with a petrol engine, offering a fuel consumption of 16.1 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 8-9.5 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
16.1 l/100 km 14.61 US mpg 17.55 UK mpg 6.21 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
8-9.5 l/100 km 29.4 - 24.76 US mpg 35.31 - 29.73 UK mpg 12.5 - 10.53 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The BMW 5 Series is a rear-wheel drive sedan powered by a 3.4-liter inline-6 engine, producing 185 horsepower and 213 lb-ft of torque. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and has a top speed of 130 mph. The engine has a compression ratio of 8.0 and uses multi-port manifold injection. The suspension consists of a spring strut and transverse stabilizer in the front and an independent coil spring, transverse stabilizer, and trailing arm in the rear.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
185 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
53.9 Hp/l
Torque
290 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 213.89 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M30B34
Engine Displacement
3430 cm3 209.31 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
86 mm 3.39 in.
Compression Ratio
8
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
5.75 l 6.08 US qt | 5.06 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
15W-40, 15W-50 / API SF
Coolant
12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 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
Front Suspension
Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Brakes
The car specs indicate a well-equipped vehicle with notable features like ventilated front brakes, hydraulic steering, and anti-lock braking system (ABS). The combination of features suggests a comfortable and capable driving experience.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
220/55 R16
Wheel Rims Size
16
Weight & Capacity
The BMW 5 Series is a well-balanced car with a good power-to-weight ratio of 7.1 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 4.5 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1315 kg and a maximum weight of 1900 kg. The car has a spacious trunk with a minimum capacity of 460 liters and a fuel tank capacity of 70 liters. It also has a maximum roof load of 75 kg and can tow a trailer with a maximum load of 1500 kg with brakes and 500 kg without brakes.
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Weight To Power Ratio
7.1 kg/Hp, 140.7 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
4.5 kg/Nm, 220.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1315 kg 2899.08 lbs.
Max Weight
1900 kg 4188.78 lbs.
Max Load
585 kg 1289.7 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max Roof Load
75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for BMW - 5 Series (E28)
4604 mm
5
11 meters
The 5 Series accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds.
The top speed of the 5 Series is 217 km/h (134.84 mph).
The 5 Series accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.9 seconds.
The fuel type is Petrol (Gasoline)
The fuel consumption is 16.1 liters per 100 kilometers
The fuel consumption is 8-9.5 liters per 100 kilometers
Internal Combustion engine
5-speed manual
Rear wheel drive
The vehicle has ventilated discs in the front and disc brakes in the rear.
The vehicle has a cone worm with recirculation balls steering system, offering precise handling.
The vehicle has 220/55 R16 tires mounted on 16-inch wheels.
The fuel economy of the BMW 5 Series varies by model, but the 530i sedan gets an estimated 24 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.
Yes, the BMW 5 Series has a reputation for being a reliable car, with many owners reporting low maintenance costs and few mechanical issues.
The BMW 5 Series comes equipped with a range of safety features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning.
The power-to-weight ratio of the BMW 5 Series is 7.1 kg/Hp or 140.7 Hp/tonne.
The maximum weight of the BMW 5 Series is 1900 kg or 4188.78 lbs.
The fuel tank capacity of the BMW 5 Series is 70 liters or 18.49 US gallons or 15.4 UK gallons.
