BMW 5 Series / M5 (1987 - 1996)
Layout
FR layout (most models)
F4 layout (525iX only)
Engine
Petrol:
1.8 L M40 I4
1.8 L M43 I4
2.0-2.5 L M20 I6
2.0-2.5 L M50 I6
3.0-3.4 L M30 I6
3.5-3.8 L S38 I6
3.0-4.0 L M60 V8
Diesel:
2.4 L M21 turbo I6
2.5 L M51 turbo I6
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2,760 mm (109 in)
Length
4,720 mm (186 in)
Width
1,750 mm (69 in)
Height
1,420 mm (56 in)
Curb weight
1,440–1,800 kg (3,170–3,970 lb)
| Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 518i | 1989–1994 | M40B18 4-cyl |
83 kW (111 hp) at 5,500 rpm |
165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 4,250 rpm |
| 1994–1996 | M43B18 4-cyl |
85 kW (114 hp) at 5,500 rpm |
168 N⋅m (124 lb⋅ft) at 3,900 rpm |
|
| 520i | 1988-1990 | M20B20 6-cyl |
95 kW (127 hp) at 6,000 rpm |
174 N⋅m (128 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm |
| 1989-1992 | M50B20 6-cyl |
110 kW (148 hp) at 6,000 rpm |
190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 4,700 rpm |
|
| 1992-1996 | M50B20TU 6-cyl |
110 kW (148 hp) at 5,900 rpm |
190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 4,200 rpm |
|
| 525i | 1988-1991 | M20B25 6-cyl |
125 kW (168 hp) at 5,800 rpm |
222 N⋅m (164 lb⋅ft) at 4,300 rpm |
| 1991-1992 | M50B25 6-cyl |
141 kW (189 hp) at 6,000 rpm |
245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 4,700 rpm |
|
| 1992-1996 | M50B25TU 6-cyl |
141 kW (189 hp) at 5,900 rpm |
250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 4,200 rpm |
|
| 530i | 1988-1991 | M30B30 6-cyl |
138 kW (185 hp) at 5,500 rpm |
260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 4,300 rpm |
| 1992-1996 | M60B30 V8 |
160 kW (215 hp) at 5,800 rpm |
290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm |
|
| 535i | 1987-1992 | M30B35 6-cyl |
155 kW (208 hp) at 5,700 rpm |
305 N⋅m (225 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm |
| 540i | 1992–1996 | M60B40 V8 |
210 kW (282 hp) at 5,800 rpm |
400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm |
| M5 | 1988–1992 | S38B36 6-cyl |
232 kW (311 hp) at 6,900 rpm |
360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm |
| 1992–1996 | S38B38 6-cyl |
250 kW (335 hp) at 6,900 rpm |
400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm |
| 524td | 1988–1991 | M21D24 6-cyl |
85 kW (114 hp) at 4,800 rpm |
222 N⋅m (164 lb⋅ft) at 2,400 rpm |
| 525td | 1993-1996 | M51D25 6-cyl |
85 kW (114 hp) at 4,800 rpm |
222 N⋅m (164 lb⋅ft) at 1,900 rpm |
| 525tds | 1991-1996 | M51D25 6-cyl |
107 kW (143 hp) at 4,800 rpm |
260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 2,200 rpm |
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 6-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3795 cm3 / 230.9 cui, advertised power: 250 kW / 335 hp / 340 PS ( ECE ), torque: 400 Nm / 295 lb-ft,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically governed ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 5.6© s, 0- 100 km/h 5.9 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 13.4© s
fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 14.7 l/100km / 19.3 mpg (imp.) / 16 mpg (U.S.) / 6.8 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3795 cm3 / 230.9 cui, advertised power: 250 kW / 335 hp / 340 PS ( ECE ), torque: 400 Nm / 295 lb-ft,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically governed ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 5.6© s, 0- 100 km/h 5.9 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 13.4© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 12.5 l/100km / 22.7 mpg (imp.) / 18.9 mpg (U.S.) / 8 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 15 l/100km / 18.8 mpg (imp.) / 15.7 mpg (U.S.) / 6.7 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3535 cm3 / 216.3 cui, advertised power: 231.5 kW / 310 hp / 315 PS ( DIN ), torque: 360 Nm / 265 lb-ft,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically governed ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 6© s, 0- 100 km/h 6.3 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 13.9© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mpg (imp.) / 19.8 mpg (U.S.) / 8.4 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 14.6 l/100km / 19.4 mpg (imp.) / 16.1 mpg (U.S.) / 6.9 km/l
4x4 full-time (all-wheel drive permanent; planetary center differential; viscous lock central and rear), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2494 cm3 / 152.3 cui, advertised power: 141 kW / 189 hp / 192 PS ( ECE ), torque: 250 Nm / 184 lb-ft,
top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.5© s, 0- 100 km/h 10 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.6© 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©: 12.5 l/100km / 22.7 mpg (imp.) / 18.9 mpg (U.S.) / 8 km/l
5-door wagon body type
4x4 full-time (all-wheel drive permanent; planetary center differential; viscous lock central and rear), automatic 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2494 cm3 / 152.3 cui, advertised power: 141 kW / 189 hp / 192 PS ( ECE ), torque: 250 Nm / 184 lb-ft,
top speed: 211 km/h (131 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 10.3© s, 0- 100 km/h 10.9 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.4© 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©: 12.3 l/100km / 22.9 mpg (imp.) / 19 mpg (U.S.) / 8.1 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 5-speed gearbox
diesel fuel engine with displacement: 2497 cm3 / 152.4 cui, advertised power: 105 kW / 141 hp / 143 PS ( ECE ), torque: 260 Nm / 192 lb-ft,
top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 11.5© s, 0- 100 km/h 12.2 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 18.2© 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©: 8.3 l/100km / 33.8 mpg (imp.) / 28.2 mpg (U.S.) / 12 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
diesel fuel engine with displacement: 2497 cm3 / 152.4 cui, advertised power: 105 kW / 141 hp / 143 PS ( ECE ), torque: 260 Nm / 192 lb-ft,
top speed: 202 km/h (126 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 11© s, 0- 100 km/h 11.6 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.3© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 7.2 l/100km / 39.4 mpg (imp.) / 32.9 mpg (U.S.) / 14 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 8.2 l/100km / 34.5 mpg (imp.) / 28.7 mpg (U.S.) / 12.2 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
diesel fuel engine with displacement: 2497 cm3 / 152.4 cui, advertised power: 84.5 kW / 113 hp / 115 PS ( ECE ), torque: 222 Nm / 164 lb-ft,
top speed: 183 km/h (114 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 13.9© s, 0- 100 km/h 14.7 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 19.3© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 7.6 l/100km / 37 mpg (imp.) / 30.9 mpg (U.S.) / 13.1 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 8.3 l/100km / 34.2 mpg (imp.) / 28.5 mpg (U.S.) / 12.1 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 6-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3982 cm3 / 242.5 cui, advertised power: 210 kW / 282 hp / 286 PS ( ECE ), torque: 400 Nm / 295 lb-ft,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically governed ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 6© s, 0- 100 km/h 6.4 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 14.2© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.6 l/100km / 24.3 mpg (imp.) / 20.3 mpg (U.S.) / 8.6 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 13.3 l/100km / 21.3 mpg (imp.) / 17.7 mpg (U.S.) / 7.5 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3982 cm3 / 242.5 cui, advertised power: 210 kW / 282 hp / 286 PS ( ECE ), torque: 400 Nm / 295 lb-ft,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically governed ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 6.6© s, 0- 100 km/h 7 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 14.7© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg (imp.) / 19.9 mpg (U.S.) / 8.5 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 14.2 l/100km / 19.9 mpg (imp.) / 16.5 mpg (U.S.) / 7 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2997 cm3 / 183.1 cui, advertised power: 160 kW / 215 hp / 218 PS ( ECE ), torque: 290 Nm / 214 lb-ft,
top speed: 227 km/h (141 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 7.8© s, 0- 100 km/h 8.3 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.7© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.5 l/100km / 24.6 mpg (imp.) / 20.6 mpg (U.S.) / 8.7 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 12.9 l/100km / 22 mpg (imp.) / 18.3 mpg (U.S.) / 7.8 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2997 cm3 / 183.1 cui, advertised power: 160 kW / 215 hp / 218 PS ( ECE ), torque: 290 Nm / 214 lb-ft,
top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8.5© s, 0- 100 km/h 9 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.4© 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©: 12.8 l/100km / 22 mpg (imp.) / 18.3 mpg (U.S.) / 7.8 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2494 cm3 / 152.3 cui, advertised power: 141 kW / 189 hp / 192 PS ( ECE ), torque: 250 Nm / 184 lb-ft,
top speed: 221 km/h (137 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8.7© s, 0- 100 km/h 9.2 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.3© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 9.5 l/100km / 29.6 mpg (imp.) / 24.8 mpg (U.S.) / 10.5 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 11.8 l/100km / 24 mpg (imp.) / 19.9 mpg (U.S.) / 8.5 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2494 cm3 / 152.3 cui, advertised power: 141 kW / 189 hp / 192 PS ( ECE ), torque: 250 Nm / 184 lb-ft,
top speed: 218 km/h (135 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.4© s, 0- 100 km/h 9.9 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 9.4 l/100km / 30.1 mpg (imp.) / 25.1 mpg (U.S.) / 10.6 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 11.8 l/100km / 24 mpg (imp.) / 20 mpg (U.S.) / 8.5 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2494 cm3 / 152.3 cui, advertised power: 141 kW / 189 hp / 192 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 245 Nm / 181 lb-ft,
top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.8© s; 0- 100 km/h 10.3© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.4© 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©: 12.3 l/100km / 23 mpg (imp.) / 19.2 mpg (U.S.) / 8.2 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 1990 cm3 / 121.6 cui, advertised power: 110 kW / 148 hp / 150 PS ( ECE ), torque: 190 Nm / 140 lb-ft,
top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 10.7© s, 0- 100 km/h 11.3 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.6© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 9.2 l/100km / 30.6 mpg (imp.) / 25.6 mpg (U.S.) / 10.8 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 10.8 l/100km / 26.2 mpg (imp.) / 21.8 mpg (U.S.) / 9.3 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 1990 cm3 / 121.6 cui, advertised power: 110 kW / 148 hp / 150 PS ( ECE ), torque: 190 Nm / 140 lb-ft,
top speed: 202 km/h (126 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 11.7© s, 0- 100 km/h 12.4 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 18.3© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 9.1 l/100km / 31 mpg (imp.) / 25.9 mpg (U.S.) / 11 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 10.9 l/100km / 25.9 mpg (imp.) / 21.6 mpg (U.S.) / 9.2 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 1796 cm3 / 109.8 cui, advertised power: 85 kW / 114 hp / 116 PS ( ECE ), torque: 168 Nm / 124 lb-ft,
top speed: 192 km/h (119 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 12.5© s, 0- 100 km/h 13.2 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 18.3© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 8.2 l/100km / 34.3 mpg (imp.) / 28.7 mpg (U.S.) / 12.1 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 10.1 l/100km / 27.9 mpg (imp.) / 23.2 mpg (U.S.) / 9.9 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3430 cm3 / 209.3 cui, advertised power: 155 kW / 208 hp / 211 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 305 Nm / 225 lb-ft,
top speed: 228 km/h (142 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8.7© s, 0- 100 km/h 9.1 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.2© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 18 mpg (U.S.), 13.1 l/100km, 21.6 mpg (imp.), 7.7 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 13.5 l/100km / 20.9 mpg (imp.) / 17.4 mpg (U.S.) / 7.4 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3430 cm3 / 209.3 cui, advertised power: 155 kW / 208 hp / 211 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 305 Nm / 225 lb-ft,
top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 7.6© s, 0- 100 km/h 7.9 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.6© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 18 mpg (U.S.), 13.1 l/100km, 21.6 mpg (imp.), 7.7 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 12.3 l/100km / 23 mpg (imp.) / 19.2 mpg (U.S.) / 8.2 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 1796 cm3 / 109.8 cui, advertised power: 83 kW / 111 hp / 113 PS ( DIN ), torque: 162 Nm / 119 lb-ft,
top speed: 191 km/h (119 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 13.3© s, 0- 100 km/h 14.1 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 19.5© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 9 l/100km / 31.3 mpg (imp.) / 26.1 mpg (U.S.) / 11.1 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 10.1 l/100km / 27.9 mpg (imp.) / 23.3 mpg (U.S.) / 9.9 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2986 cm3 / 181.8 cui, advertised power: 138 kW / 185 hp / 188 PS ( DIN ), torque: 260 Nm / 192 lb-ft,
top speed: 227 km/h (141 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8.1© s, 0- 100 km/h 8.6 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 10.8 l/100km / 26.1 mpg (imp.) / 21.8 mpg (U.S.) / 9.2 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 11.7 l/100km / 24.1 mpg (imp.) / 20 mpg (U.S.) / 8.5 km/l
RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2986 cm3 / 181.8 cui, advertised power: 138 kW / 185 hp / 188 PS ( DIN ), torque: 260 Nm / 192 lb-ft,
top speed: 224 km/h (139 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: 11.1 l/100km / 25.4 mpg (imp.) / 21.2 mpg (U.S.) / 9 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 12 l/100km / 23.6 mpg (imp.) / 19.6 mpg (U.S.) / 8.4 km/l
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