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BMW 5 Series (E28)
535i
218 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1987
0-100 km/h 7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Performance
| Power | 218hp163kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 310Nm229lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,430cc209cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,370kg3,020lb |
| Power-to-weight | 159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 23.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.1s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 61.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 70L |
| Estimated range | 753km468mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M30B34 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,620mm182in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,700mm67in |
| Height | 1,415mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,625mm103in |
| Front track | 1,430mm56in |
| Rear track | 1,470mm58in |
| Ground clearance | 152mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 460L |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E28)535i | 218 hp 163 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E28)535i | 7.2 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E28)535i | 240 km/h 149 mph Unrestricted 225 km/h 140 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E28)535i | 9.3 L/100 km 25.3 mpg US 30.4 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.
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| Vehicle | BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.28 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 26.19 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,441 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW 5 Series (E28) 535iPowerTorque
- BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E28)535i | 5,500 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
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