BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp) /Sedan 1983 - 1987/

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) 518i (105 Hp)?

8.7 l/100 km
27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l

How fast is 1983 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp)?

175 km/h | 109 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.6 sec
0-60 mph: 12 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1983 518i (105 Hp)?

105 Hp, 135 Nm
100 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1983 518i (105 Hp)?

1.8 l
1766 cm³
107.77 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1983 BMW 518i (105 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1983 518i (105 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1983 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4620 mm
181.89 in.

What is the width of 1983 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1700 mm
66.93 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1983 BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp)?

1160 kg
2557 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1983 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1983 BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E28)

Modification (Engine)

518i (105 Hp)

Start of production

1983

End of production

1987

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11 l/100 km 21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.1 l/100 km 38.6 US mpg
46.3 UK mpg
16.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

12.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

12.6 sec

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

12 sec

Maximum speed

175 km/h 109 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

11 kg/Hp, 90.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.6 kg/Nm, 116.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

105 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

59.5 Hp/l

Torque

135 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 100 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M10B18

Engine displacement

1766 cm³ 107.77 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in.

Piston Stroke

71 mm 2.8 in.

Compression ratio

9.7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

1160 kg 2557 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