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BMW 5 Series (E28)
M535i
218 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1987
0-100 km/h 7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Performance
| Power | 218hp163kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 310Nm229lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,430cc209cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,315kg2,899lb |
| Gross weight | 1,900kg4,189lb |
| Power-to-weight | 166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 23.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.0s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 62.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 70L |
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 | 4,604mm181in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,710mm67in |
| Height | 1,397mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,628mm103in |
| Front track | 1,430mm56in |
| Rear track | 1,460mm57in |
| 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)M535i | 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)M535i | 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)M535i | 245 km/h 152 mph Unrestricted 230 km/h 143 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW 5 Series (E28) M535iPowerTorque
- BMW 5 Series (E28) 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 |
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