BMW 5 Series / M5 (1981 - 1987)
Engine
Petrol :
1.8 L M10 I4
2.0-2.7 L M20 I6
2.5-3.4 L M30 I6
3.5 L M88 I6
3.5 L S38 I6
Diesel:
2.4 L M21 I6
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2,625 mm (103.3 in)
Length
EU: 4,620 mm (181.9 in),
US: 4,800 mm (189.0 in)
Width
1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height
1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Curb weight
1,140–1,410 kg (2,513–3,109 lb)
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Fuel supply | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 518 | M10B18 4-cyl |
66 kW (89 hp) at 5500 rpm |
140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm |
Pierburg 2BE carburettor |
1981-1984 |
| 518i | 77 kW (103 hp) at 5800 rpm |
145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) at 4500 rpm |
L-Jetronic | 1981–1987 | |
| 520i | M20B20 6-cyl |
92 kW (123 hp) at 5800 rpm |
165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 4500 rpm |
K-Jetronic | 1981–1982 |
| 92 kW (123 hp) at 5800 rpm |
170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm |
L-Jetronic | 1982-1987 | ||
| 95 kW (127 hp) at 6000 rpm |
174 N⋅m (128 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm |
LE-Jetronic | 1985-1988 | ||
| 95 kW (127 hp) at 6000 rpm |
164 N⋅m (121 lb⋅ft) at 4300 rpm |
Motronic | 1986-1988 | ||
| 525i | M30B25 6-cyl |
110 kW (148 hp) at 5500 rpm |
215 N⋅m (159 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm |
L-Jetronic | 1981–1987 |
| 525e / 528e |
M20B27 6-cyl |
92 kW (123 hp) at 4250 rpm |
240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 3250 rpm |
Motronic | 1982–1987 |
| 90 kW (121 hp) at 4250 rpm |
230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 3250 rpm |
L-Jetronic, Motronic |
1982–1987 | ||
| 95 kW (127 hp) at 4250 rpm |
240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 3250 rpm |
Motronic | 1984–1988 | ||
| 525e | 88 kW (118 hp) at 4250 rpm |
240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 3250 rpm |
Motronic | 1985–1987 | |
| 528i | M30B28 6-cyl |
135 kW (181 hp) at 5800 rpm |
240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 4200 rpm |
L-Jetronic | 1981–1987 |
| 533i | M30B32 6-cyl |
135 kW (181 hp) at 6000 rpm |
265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm |
Motronic | 1982–1984 |
| 535i, M535i |
M30B34 6-cyl |
160 kW (215 hp) at 5500 |
310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm |
Motronic | 1985–1988 |
| 136 kW (182 hp) at 5400 rpm |
290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm |
Motronic | 1985–1988 | ||
| M5 | M88/3 6-cyl |
210 kW (282 hp) at 6500 rpm |
340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) at 4500 rpm |
Motronic | 1985–1988 |
| M5 | S38B35 6-cyl |
191 kW (256 hp) at 6500 rpm |
330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) at 4500 rpm |
Motronic | 1986–1988 |
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Aspiration | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 524d | M21D24 6-cyl |
63 kW (84 hp) at 4600 rpm |
152 N⋅m (112 lb⋅ft) at 2500 rpm |
naturally aspirated |
1985–1987 |
| 524td | 85 kW (114 hp) at 4800 rpm |
210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 2400 rpm |
turbo | 1983–1988 |
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3453 cm3 / 211.2 cui, advertised power: 210 kW / 282 hp / 286 PS ( DIN ), torque: 340 Nm / 251 lb-ft,
top speed: 245 km/h (152 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 6.1© s, 0- 100 km/h 6.5 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 13.8© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.3 l/100km / 24.9 mpg (imp.) / 20.8 mpg (U.S.) / 8.8 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 13.8 l/100km / 20.4 mpg (imp.) / 17 mpg (U.S.) / 7.2 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3453 cm3 / 211.2 cui, advertised power: 191 kW / 256 hp / 260 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 330 Nm / 243 lb-ft,
top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 5.7© s; 0- 100 km/h 6© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 14.3© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 13 mpg (U.S.), 18.1 l/100km, 15.6 mpg (imp.), 5.5 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 14.2 l/100km / 19.9 mpg (imp.) / 16.6 mpg (U.S.) / 7.1 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
diesel fuel engine with displacement: 2443 cm3 / 149.2 cui, advertised power: 84.5 kW / 113 hp / 115 PS ( DIN ), torque: 210 Nm / 155 lb-ft,
top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 12.9© s, 0- 100 km/h 13.6 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 18.8© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 7.2 l/100km / 39.1 mpg (imp.) / 32.6 mpg (U.S.) / 13.8 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 8.1 l/100km / 34.9 mpg (imp.) / 29 mpg (U.S.) / 12.4 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
diesel fuel engine with displacement: 2443 cm3 / 149.2 cui, advertised power: 84.5 kW / 113 hp / 115 PS ( DIN ), torque: 210 Nm / 155 lb-ft,
top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 12.2© s, 0- 100 km/h 12.9 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.9© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 7.1 l/100km / 40 mpg (imp.) / 33.4 mpg (U.S.) / 14.2 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 7.8 l/100km / 36.2 mpg (imp.) / 30.1 mpg (U.S.) / 12.8 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
diesel fuel engine with displacement: 2443 cm3 / 149.2 cui, advertised power: 63 kW / 84 hp / 86 PS ( DIN ), torque: 152 Nm / 112 lb-ft,
top speed: 164 km/h (102 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 17.1© s, 0- 100 km/h 18.1 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 19.8© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 7.4 l/100km / 38 mpg (imp.) / 31.7 mpg (U.S.) / 13.5 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 8 l/100km / 35.5 mpg (imp.) / 29.5 mpg (U.S.) / 12.6 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3430 cm3 / 209.3 cui, advertised power: 160.5 kW / 215 hp / 218 PS ( DIN ), torque: 310 Nm / 229 lb-ft,
top speed: 223 km/h (139 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 7.1© s, 0- 100 km/h 7.5 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.7© s
fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 12.2 l/100km / 23.1 mpg (imp.) / 19.2 mpg (U.S.) / 8.2 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3430 cm3 / 209.3 cui, advertised power: 160.5 kW / 215 hp / 218 PS ( DIN ), torque: 310 Nm / 229 lb-ft,
top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 6.8© s, 0- 100 km/h 7.2 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 14.7© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 12.6 l/100km / 22.4 mpg (imp.) / 18.7 mpg (U.S.) / 7.9 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 13.4 l/100km / 21.1 mpg (imp.) / 17.6 mpg (U.S.) / 7.5 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2788 cm3 / 170.6 cui, advertised power: 135 kW / 181 hp / 184 PS ( DIN ), torque: 240 Nm / 177 lb-ft,
top speed: 208 km/h (129 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 10.2© s, 0- 100 km/h 10.8 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.9© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 10.3 l/100km / 27.5 mpg (imp.) / 23 mpg (U.S.) / 9.7 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 11.5 l/100km / 24.6 mpg (imp.) / 20.5 mpg (U.S.) / 8.7 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2788 cm3 / 170.6 cui, advertised power: 135 kW / 181 hp / 184 PS ( DIN ), torque: 240 Nm / 177 lb-ft,
top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 7.7© s; 0- 100 km/h 8.1© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.9© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 11 l/100km / 25.7 mpg (imp.) / 21.5 mpg (U.S.) / 9.1 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 11.9 l/100km / 23.8 mpg (imp.) / 19.8 mpg (U.S.) / 8.4 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2693 cm3 / 164.7 cui, advertised power: 95 kW / 127 hp / 129 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 231 Nm / 170 lb-ft,
top speed: 186 km/h (116 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 12© s; 0- 100 km/h 12.7© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 18.6© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 21 mpg (U.S.), 11.2 l/100km, 25.2 mpg (imp.), 8.9 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 11.2 l/100km / 25.2 mpg (imp.) / 20.9 mpg (U.S.) / 8.9 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2693 cm3 / 164.7 cui, advertised power: 95 kW / 127 hp / 129 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 231 Nm / 170 lb-ft,
top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 10.4© s; 0- 100 km/h 11.1© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.8© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 21 mpg (U.S.), 11.2 l/100km, 25.2 mpg (imp.), 8.9 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 10.5 l/100km / 27 mpg (imp.) / 22.4 mpg (U.S.) / 9.6 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2494 cm3 / 152.7 cui, advertised power: 110 kW / 148 hp / 150 PS ( DIN ), torque: 215 Nm / 159 lb-ft,
top speed: 198 km/h (123 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 11.2© s, 0- 100 km/h 11.9 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.8© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 10 l/100km / 28.3 mpg (imp.) / 23.6 mpg (U.S.) / 10 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 11.2 l/100km / 25.2 mpg (imp.) / 21 mpg (U.S.) / 8.9 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2494 cm3 / 152.7 cui, advertised power: 110 kW / 148 hp / 150 PS ( DIN ), torque: 215 Nm / 159 lb-ft,
top speed: 201 km/h (125 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.3© s, 0- 100 km/h 9.8 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.5© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 10 l/100km / 28.3 mpg (imp.) / 23.6 mpg (U.S.) / 10 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 11 l/100km / 25.7 mpg (imp.) / 21.4 mpg (U.S.) / 9.1 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 1990 cm3 / 121.6 cui, advertised power: 95 kW / 127 hp / 129 PS ( DIN ), torque: 164 Nm / 121 lb-ft,
top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 11.4© s, 0- 100 km/h 12.1 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.5© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 10 l/100km / 28.3 mpg (imp.) / 23.7 mpg (U.S.) / 10 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 10.4 l/100km / 27.1 mpg (imp.) / 22.6 mpg (U.S.) / 9.6 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 1990 cm3 / 121.6 cui, advertised power: 95 kW / 127 hp / 129 PS ( DIN ), torque: 164 Nm / 121 lb-ft,
top speed: 183 km/h (114 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 13.6© s, 0- 100 km/h 14.4 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 18.4© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 9.8 l/100km / 28.9 mpg (imp.) / 24.2 mpg (U.S.) / 10.2 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 10.6 l/100km / 26.7 mpg (imp.) / 22.2 mpg (U.S.) / 9.4 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 1766 cm3 / 107.8 cui, advertised power: 77 kW / 103 hp / 105 PS ( DIN ), torque: 145 Nm / 107 lb-ft,
top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 11.9© s, 0- 100 km/h 12.6 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 18© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 8 l/100km / 35.3 mpg (imp.) / 29.5 mpg (U.S.) / 12.5 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 9.4 l/100km / 29.9 mpg (imp.) / 24.9 mpg (U.S.) / 10.6 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 1766 cm3 / 107.8 cui, advertised power: 77 kW / 103 hp / 105 PS ( DIN ), torque: 145 Nm / 107 lb-ft,
top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 11.9© s, 0- 100 km/h 12.6 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 18.1© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 8.4 l/100km / 33.5 mpg (imp.) / 28 mpg (U.S.) / 11.9 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 10 l/100km / 28.3 mpg (imp.) / 23.6 mpg (U.S.) / 10 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2788 cm3 / 170.6 cui, advertised power: 135 kW / 181 hp / 184 PS ( DIN ), torque: 240 Nm / 177 lb-ft,
top speed: 203 km/h (126 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 10.4© s, 0- 100 km/h 11 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mpg (imp.) / 20.7 mpg (U.S.) / 8.8 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 13.5 l/100km / 21 mpg (imp.) / 17.4 mpg (U.S.) / 7.4 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2494 cm3 / 152.7 cui, advertised power: 110 kW / 148 hp / 150 PS ( DIN ), torque: 215 Nm / 159 lb-ft,
top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 11.8© s, 0- 100 km/h 12.5 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 18© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.1 l/100km / 25.5 mpg (imp.) / 21.3 mpg (U.S.) / 9 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 12.6 l/100km / 22.4 mpg (imp.) / 18.6 mpg (U.S.) / 7.9 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 1990 cm3 / 121.6 cui, advertised power: 92 kW / 123 hp / 125 PS ( DIN ), torque: 165 Nm / 122 lb-ft,
top speed: 179 km/h (111 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 13.6© s, 0- 100 km/h 14.4 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 18.6© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 9.9 l/100km / 28.4 mpg (imp.) / 23.8 mpg (U.S.) / 10.1 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mpg (imp.) / 19.7 mpg (U.S.) / 8.4 km/l
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