1990-1996 BMW 5-Series: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation BMW 5-Series include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 108.7 | 108.7 |
| Overall Length, in. | 185.8 | 185.8 |
| Overall Width, in. | 68.9 | 68.9 |
| Overall Height, in. | 55.6 | 55.8 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3484 | 3760 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 16.2 | 51.2 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 21.1 | 21.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 36.9 | 36.8 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.6 | 41.6 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 36.4 | 37.7 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 37.0 | 34.2 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
A 168-horsepower, 2.5-liter inline six, as in 3-Series models, went into the 525i at first. Horsepower got a boost for 1991, to 189. For more vigor, the 535i employed a 208-horsepower, 3.4-liter six. A 5-speed manual gearbox was standard; 4-speed automatic optional. The smallest engine gained variable valve timing for 1993, with no change in horsepower but 3 extra pound-feet of torque, peaking some 500 rpm sooner. For 1994, two V8 engines became available: 3.0-liter and 215 horsepower in the 530i, or 4.0-liter with 282 horsepower in the 540i. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard in the 530i, with 5-speed automatic optional. The automatic went into all 540i models that year.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohc I6 | 2.5 / 152 | 168 | 164 | 5-speed manual: 18/25 4-speed automatic: 18/23 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc I6 | 2.5 / 152 | 189 | 181-184 | 5-speed manual: 19/28 4-speed automatic: 18/25 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
| ohc I6 | 3.4 / 209 | 208 | 225 | 5-speed manual: 15/23 4-speed automatic: 16/22 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 17.2 |
| dohc V8 | 3.0 / 183 | 215 | 214 | 5-speed manual: 16/24 5-speed automatic: 17/26 |
5-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc V8 | 4.0 / 243 | 282 | 295 | 5-speed manual: 14/23 5-speed automatic: 17/25 |
5-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: 15.7 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Germany
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear-wheel drive
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