BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (129 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (129 Hp) /Sedan 1985 - 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 (129 Hp)?

9.4 l/100 km
25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l

How fast is 1985 5 Series (E28) 520i (129 Hp)?

190 km/h | 118 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.1 sec
0-60 mph: 11.5 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1985 520i (129 Hp)?

129 Hp, 164 Nm
121 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1985 520i (129 Hp)?

2.0 l
1991 cm³
121.5 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1985 BMW 520i (129 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1985 520i (129 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1985 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4620 mm
181.89 in.

What is the width of 1985 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1700 mm
66.93 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1985 BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (129 Hp)?

1270 kg
2800 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1985 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1985 BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (129 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E28)

Modification (Engine)

520i (129 Hp)

Start of production

1985

End of production

1987

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.9 l/100 km 18.2 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg
7.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.6 l/100 km 30.9 US mpg
37.2 UK mpg
13.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

12.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

12.1 sec

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

11.5 sec

Maximum speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.8 kg/Hp, 101.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.7 kg/Nm, 129.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

129 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

64.8 Hp/l

Torque

164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 121 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M20B20

Engine displacement

1991 cm³ 121.5 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in.

Piston Stroke

66 mm 2.6 in.

Compression ratio

8.8:1

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

1270 kg 2800 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 suspension

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes