BMW 5 Series (E28)
M535i
218 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1987
Car comparison
BMW 5 Series (E28) M535ivsBMW 5 Series (E12) · Facelift 1976 M535i
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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BMW 5 Series (E12) · Facelift 1976
M535i
218 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1980-1981
Comparison overview
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BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.2 s
- Fastest top speed245 km/h152 mph Unrestricted230 km/h143 mph Restricted
- Most powerful218 hp163 kW
- Highest torque310 Nm229 lb-ft
- Lightest1,315 kg2,899 lb
- Best power-to-weight166 hp/t124 kW/t6.0 kg/hp
- Best overall score61/100
- Best performance score55/100
- Best economy score0/100
BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i
- Largest trunk620 L
- Best practicality score79/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW5 Series (E28)M535i | BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218hp163kW | 218hp163kW |
| Torque | 310Nm229lb-ft | 305Nm225lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,315kg2,899lb | 1,390kg3,064lb |
| Gross weight | 1,900kg4,189lb | 1,900kg4,189lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated | 229 km/h 142 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 62.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph Calculated | 64.5s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2s | 7.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 23.1s Calculated | 27.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9s Calculated | 6.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 15.0s Calculated | 15.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated | 157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton Calculated | 219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,430cc209cu in | 3,453cc211cu in |
| Length | 4,604mm181in | 4,618mm182in |
| Width | 1,710mm67in | 1,689mm66in |
| Height | 1,397mm55in | 1,422mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,628mm103in | 2,637mm104in |
| Front track | 1,430mm56in | 1,422mm56in |
| Rear track | 1,460mm57in | 1,455mm57in |
| Ground clearance | - | 152mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 460L | 620L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 70L | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW 5 Series (E28) M535iBMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535iPowerTorque
- BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i: Power / Torque
- BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E28)M535i | 5,500 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i | 5,200 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW5 Series (E28)M535i | BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.9 s | 6.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.2 s | 7.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 23.1 s | 27.8 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited | 229 km/h 142 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.8 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.9 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.1 s | 10.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.8 s | 12.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.0 s | 15.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 164 km/h 102 mph | 157 km/h 98 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E28)M535i | 218 hp 163 kW |
| BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i | 218 hp 163 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E28)M535i | 310 Nm 229 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i | 305 Nm 225 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E28)M535i | 1,315 kg 2,899 lb |
| BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i | 1,390 kg 3,064 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E28)M535i | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
| BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i | 229 km/h 142 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E28)M535i | 7.2 s |
| BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i | 7.2 s |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E28)M535i | 166 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i | 157 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E28)M535i | 218 hp 163 kW | 7.2 s | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
| BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i | 218 hp 163 kW | 7.2 s | 229 km/h 142 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW5 Series (E28)M535i | BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 218 hp 163 kW | 218 hp 163 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 310 Nm 229 lb-ft | 305 Nm 225 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.2 s | 7.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | 229 km/h 142 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,315 kg 2,899 lb | 1,390 kg 3,064 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 460 L 16.2 cu ft | 620 L 21.9 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 166 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 157 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 5 Series (E28) M535i
- Has 5 Nm more
- Is 75 kg lighter
- Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
- Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Smallest trunk
BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i
- Has 160 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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