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BMW 5-series (1976 - 1981)

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Model specs

Model info

Model name
BMW 5-series
Generation
E12
Production years
1976 - 1981
Doors
4
4
Model
518
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 518
    518.0

Dimensions

Length
4620 mm
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 4620 mm
    4,620.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 4029 mm
4,029.0
Avg
4,620.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2636 mm
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 2636 mm
    2,636.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 2563 mm
2,563.0
Avg
2,636.0
Higher is better
Width
1690 mm
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1740 mm
    1,740.0
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 1690 mm
1,690.0
Avg
1,740.0
Higher is better
Height
1425 mm
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 1425 mm
    1,425.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1409 mm
1,409.0
Avg
1,425.0
Higher is better
Ground clearance
139 mm
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 139 mm
    139.0
Turning circle
10 m
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 10 m
    10.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 10 m
    10.0
10.0
Avg
10.0
Lower is better
Annotated Image

Boot/interior

Boot space
440 l
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 440 l
    440.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 335 l
335.0
Avg
440.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
4
4

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4 - 6
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 4 - 6
    4.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 3
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
155 - 212 km/h
  • audi LogoAudi A1 203 km/h
    203.0
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 155 - 212 km/h
155.0
Avg
203.0
Higher is better
Torque
140 - 284 Nm
  • audi LogoAudi A1 200 Nm
    200.0
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 140 - 284 Nm
140.0
Avg
200.0
Higher is better
Power
66 - 147 kW
  • audi LogoAudi A1 85 kW
    85.0
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 66 - 147 kW
66.0
Avg
85.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1766 - 3210 ccm
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 1766 - 3210 ccm
    1,766.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 999 ccm
999.0
Avg
1,766.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16 s
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 9 - 16 s
  • audi LogoAudi A1 9 s
9.0
Avg
13.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
70 l
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 70 l
    70.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 40 l
40.0
Avg
70.0
Higher is better
Empty weight (EU)
1240 - 1430 kg
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 1240 - 1430 kg
    1,240.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1180 kg
1,180.0
Avg
1,240.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load
75 kg
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 75 kg
    75.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 75 kg
    75.0
75.0
Avg
75.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
1200 - 1600 kg
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 1200 - 1600 kg
    1,200.0
Trailer (no brakes)
500 kg
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 500 kg
    500.0

Engines (5-series)

Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
518
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,766 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
160 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
143 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3700 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
518 Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,766 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
16 s
Max. speed
155 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
143 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3700 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
520
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,990 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
176 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
162 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3700 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
520 Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,990 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
171 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
162 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3700 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
520
Engine & Power
Power
90 kW / 122 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,990 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
180 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
160 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
520 Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
90 kW / 122 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,990 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
15 s
Max. speed
174 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
160 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
520i
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,990 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
181 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
175 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4350 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5700 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
520i Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,990 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
175 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
175 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4350 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5700 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
525
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,494 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
193 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
212 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
525 Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,494 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
185 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
212 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
528
Engine & Power
Power
125 kW / 170 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,788 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
198 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
238 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
528 Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
125 kW / 170 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,788 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
198 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
238 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
528i
Engine & Power
Power
130 kW / 177 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,788 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
208 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
235 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4300 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
528i Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
130 kW / 177 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,788 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
200 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
235 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4300 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
528i
Engine & Power
Power
135 kW / 184 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,788 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
208 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
240 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4200 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
528i Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
135 kW / 184 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,788 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
200 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
240 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4200 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
533i Motorsport-Ausführung
Engine & Power
Power
147 kW / 200 HP
Capacity
3.2L (3,210 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Max. speed
212 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
284 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4250 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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BMW 5-series generations

5er-Reihe E12
1972 - 1976
Length4620 mm
Height1425 mm
Wheelbase2636 mm
Length4620 mm
5er-Reihe E12 (1. Facelift)
1976 - 1981
Length4620 mm
Height1425 mm
Wheelbase2636 mm
Length4620 mm
5er-Reihe E28/E28S
1981 - 1987
Length4620 mm
Height1415 mm
Wheelbase2625 mm
Length4620 mm
5er-Reihe 5er-Reihe E34/E34S/E345S
1988 - 1996
Length4720 mm
Height1417 mm
Wheelbase2761 mm
Length4720 mm (+100 mm)
5er-Reihe E39
1995 - 2000
Length4775 mm
Height1435 mm
Wheelbase2830 mm
Length4775 mm (+55 mm)
5er-Reihe 5er-Reihe E39/E39S (1. Facelift)
1999 - 2004
Length4805 mm
Height1445 mm
Wheelbase2830 mm
Length4805 mm (+30 mm)
5er-Reihe E60/E61
2003 - 2007
Length4841 mm
Height1468 mm
Wheelbase2888 mm
Length4841 mm (+36 mm)
Body type
5er-Reihe 5er-Reihe E60/E61 (1. Facelift)
2007 - 2010
Length4841 mm
Height1468 mm
Wheelbase2888 mm
Length4841 mm
5er-Reihe F07/F10/F10M/F11
2009 - 2013
Length4899 mm
Height1464 mm
Wheelbase2968 mm
Length4899 mm (+58 mm)
5er-Reihe 5er-Reihe F07/F10/F10M/F11 (1. Facelift)
2013 - 2017
Length4907 mm
Height1464 mm
Wheelbase2968 mm
Length4907 mm (+8 mm)
5er-Reihe 5er-Reihe G30/G31/F90
2017 - 2020
Length4936 mm
Height1479 mm
Wheelbase2975 mm
Length4936 mm (+29 mm)
5er-Reihe 5er-Reihe G30/G31/F90 (1. Facelift)
2020 - 2024
Length4963 mm
Height1479 mm
Wheelbase2975 mm
Length4963 mm (+27 mm)
5er-Reihe 5er-Reihe G60/G61/G90/G91
2023 - Now
Length5060 mm
Height1515 mm
Wheelbase2995 mm
Length5060 mm (+97 mm)
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1916
1916
BMW founded
1972
1972
E12 was introduced.
1976
1976
E12 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced E12.
1981
1981
E28/E28S was introduced and replaced E12 (1. Facelift).
1987
1987
E28/E28S was introduced and replaced E12 (1. Facelift).
1988
1988
5er-Reihe E34/E34S/E345S was introduced.
1995
1995
E39 was introduced.
1996
1996
E39 was introduced.
1999
1999
5er-Reihe E39/E39S (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2000
2000
5er-Reihe E39/E39S (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2003
2003
E60/E61 was introduced.
2004
2004
E60/E61 was introduced.
2007
2007
5er-Reihe E60/E61 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced E60/E61.
2009
2009
F07/F10/F10M/F11 was introduced.
2010
2010
F07/F10/F10M/F11 was introduced.
2013
2013
5er-Reihe F07/F10/F10M/F11 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced F07/F10/F10M/F11.
2017
2017
5er-Reihe G30/G31/F90 was introduced and replaced 5er-Reihe F07/F10/F10M/F11 (1. Facelift).
2020
2020
5er-Reihe G30/G31/F90 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 5er-Reihe G30/G31/F90.
2023
2023
5er-Reihe G60/G61/G90/G91 was introduced.
2024
2024
5er-Reihe G60/G61/G90/G91 was introduced.
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