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BMW 5-series (1981 - 1987)

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Variants

Sedan
5-series Limousine
BodySedan
Length4620 mm
Height1415 mm
Doors4
Boot space460 l
Sedan
5-series M5 Limousine
BodySedan
Length4620 mm
Height1397 mm
Doors4
Boot space460 l

Model specs

Model info

Model name
BMW 5-series
Generation
E28
Production years
1981 - 1987
Doors
4
4

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
2625 mm
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 2625 mm
    2,625.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 2563 mm
2,563.0
Avg
2,625.0
Higher is better
Width
1700 mm
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1740 mm
    1,740.0
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 1700 mm
1,700.0
Avg
1,740.0
Higher is better
Height
1415 mm
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 1415 mm
    1,415.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1409 mm
1,409.0
Avg
1,415.0
Higher is better
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

Boot/interior

Boot space
460 l
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 460 l
    460.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 335 l
335.0
Avg
460.0
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
164 - 245 km/h
  • audi LogoAudi A1 203 km/h
    203.0
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 164 - 245 km/h
164.0
Avg
203.0
Higher is better
Torque
140 - 340 Nm
  • audi LogoAudi A1 200 Nm
    200.0
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 140 - 340 Nm
140.0
Avg
200.0
Higher is better
Power
63 - 210 kW
  • audi LogoAudi A1 85 kW
    85.0
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 63 - 210 kW
63.0
Avg
85.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1766 - 3453 ccm
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 1766 - 3453 ccm
    1,766.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 999 ccm
999.0
Avg
1,766.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 18 s
  • audi LogoAudi A1 9 s
    9.0
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 6 - 18 s
6.0
Avg
14.0
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)
1140 - 1430 kg
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1180 kg
    1,180.0
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 1140 - 1430 kg
1,140.0
Avg
1,180.0
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 - 1500 kg
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 1200 - 1500 kg
    1,200.0
Trailer (no brakes)
500 kg
  • bmw LogoBMW 5er-Reihe (This) 500 kg
    500.0

Engines (5-series)

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Diesel
MAN Hinterrad
524d
Engine & Power
Power
63 kW / 86 HP
Capacity
2.4L (2,443 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
18 s
Max. speed
164 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
152 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
518
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,766 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14 s
Max. speed
164 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
140 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
518i
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,766 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
175 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
145 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
MAN Hinterrad
524td
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
2.4L (2,443 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
180 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
210 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2400 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
AUT Hinterrad
524td Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
2.4L (2,443 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
175 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
210 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2400 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
525e Kat. Edition
Engine & Power
Power
90 kW / 122 HP
Capacity
2.7L (2,693 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
183 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
230 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3250 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4250 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
520i
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,990 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
185 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
170 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
525e
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
2.7L (2,693 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
185 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
240 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3250 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4250 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
520i Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,990 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
179 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
170 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
525e Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
2.7L (2,693 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
180 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
240 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3250 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4250 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
520i
Engine & Power
Power
95 kW / 129 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,990 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
190 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
174 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
525e
Engine & Power
Power
95 kW / 129 HP
Capacity
2.7L (2,693 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
189 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
240 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3250 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4250 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
520i Kat. Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
95 kW / 129 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,990 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14 s
Max. speed
183 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
164 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4300 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
525e Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
95 kW / 129 HP
Capacity
2.7L (2,693 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
184 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
240 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3250 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4250 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
525i
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,494 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
201 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
215 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
525i Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,494 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
201 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
215 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 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
8 s
Max. speed
215 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
8 s
Max. speed
215 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
535i Kat.
Engine & Power
Power
136 kW / 185 HP
Capacity
3.4L (3,430 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
212 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
290 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5400 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
535i Kat. Automatic
Engine & Power
Power
136 kW / 185 HP
Capacity
3.4L (3,430 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
207 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
290 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5400 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
M535i
Engine & Power
Power
160 kW / 218 HP
Capacity
3.4L (3,430 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
230 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
310 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
M535i -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
160 kW / 218 HP
Capacity
3.4L (3,430 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
223 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
310 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
M5
Engine & Power
Power
210 kW / 286 HP
Capacity
3.5L (3,453 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
245 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
340 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6500 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.
Vintage BMW 5 Series Sedan (1981 E28) captured from a frontal three-quarter angle on a coast-near parking lot, showcasing its distinctive kidney grille, round double-lamp headlights, front bumper with fog lights, side trim strip, and steel wheels, against a maritime background without modern technology features like LED lighting or ADAS.

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