BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp) /Sedan 1974 - 1976/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E12)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp)?

10.8 l/100 km
21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l

How fast is 1974 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp)?

198 km/h | 123 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec
0-60 mph: 9 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1974 528 (165 Hp)?

165 Hp, 238 Nm
176 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1974 528 (165 Hp)?

2.8 l
2788 cm³
170.13 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1974 BMW 528 (165 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E12) Sedan 1974 528 (165 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1974 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4620 mm
181.89 in.

What is the width of 1974 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1690 mm
66.54 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1974 BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp)?

1385 kg
3053 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1974 BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp)?

1840 kg
4057 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1974 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

440 l
15.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1974 BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp)

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E12)

Modification (Engine)

528 (165 Hp)

Start of production

1974

End of production

1976

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.8 l/100 km 21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

9 sec

Maximum speed

198 km/h 123 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.4 kg/Hp, 119.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.8 kg/Nm, 171.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

165 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

59.2 Hp/l

Torque

238 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 176 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M30B28

Engine displacement

2788 cm³ 170.13 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in.

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in.

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l 6.13 US qt | 5.1 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1385 kg 3053 lbs.

Max. weight

1840 kg 4057 lbs.

Max load

455 kg 1003 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l 15.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4620 mm 181.89 in.

Width

1690 mm 66.54 in.

Height

1425 mm 56.1 in.

Wheelbase

2636 mm 103.78 in.

Front track

1406 mm 55.35 in.

Rear (Back) track

1442 mm 56.77 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

139 mm 5.47 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Tire size

195/70 R14

Wheel rim size

BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp)1974, 1975, 1976: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions