BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp) /Sedan 1981 - 1984/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E28)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp)?

9.5 l/100 km
24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

How fast is 1981 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp)?

164 km/h | 102 mph
0-100 km/h: 14 sec
0-60 mph: 13.3 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 518 (90 Hp)?

90 Hp, 140 Nm
103 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 518 (90 Hp)?

1.8 l
1800 cm³
109.84 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1981 BMW 518 (90 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1981 518 (90 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4620 mm
181.89 in.

What is the width of 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1700 mm
66.93 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp)?

1140 kg
2513 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E28)

Modification (Engine)

518 (90 Hp)

Start of production

1981

End of production

1984

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.1 l/100 km 21.2 US mpg
25.4 UK mpg
9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

14 sec

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

13.3 sec

Maximum speed

164 km/h 102 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

12.7 kg/Hp, 78.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.1 kg/Nm, 122.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

90 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

50 Hp/l

Torque

140 Nm 103 lb.-ft.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M10B18

Engine displacement

1800 cm³ 109.84 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1140 kg 2513 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l 16.2 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

1700 mm 66.93 in.

Height

1415 mm 55.71 in.

Wheelbase

2625 mm 103.35 in.

Front track

1430 mm 56.3 in.

Rear (Back) track

1470 mm 57.87 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm 5.51 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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes