BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp) /Sedan 1981 - 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) 520i (125 Hp)?

9.2 l/100 km
25.6 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.9 km/l

How fast is 1981 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp)?

185 km/h | 115 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.8 sec
0-60 mph: 11.2 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 520i (125 Hp)?

125 Hp, 165 Nm
122 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 520i (125 Hp)?

2.0 l
1990 cm³
121.44 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1981 BMW 520i (125 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1981 520i (125 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) 520i (125 Hp)?

1220 kg
2690 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp)?

1730 kg
3814 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) 520i (125 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E28)

Modification (Engine)

520i (125 Hp)

Start of production

1981

End of production

1987

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.5 l/100 km 36.2 US mpg
43.5 UK mpg
15.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.2 l/100 km 25.6 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.8 sec

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

11.2 sec

Maximum speed

185 km/h 115 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.8 kg/Hp, 102.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.4 kg/Nm, 135.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

62.8 Hp/l

Torque

165 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 122 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M20B20

Engine displacement

1990 cm³ 121.44 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in.

Piston Stroke

66 mm 2.6 in.

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1220 kg 2690 lbs.

Max. weight

1730 kg 3814 lbs.

Max load

510 kg 1124 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

Drum

Tire size

175/80 R14

Wheel rim size

BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp)1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions