BMW 5 Series (E28) 524d (86 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E28) 524d (86 Hp) /Sedan 1986 - 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) 524d (86 Hp)?

7.5 l/100 km
31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l

How fast is 1986 5 Series (E28) 524d (86 Hp)?

164 km/h | 102 mph
0-100 km/h: 18.1 sec
0-60 mph: 17.2 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1986 524d (86 Hp)?

86 Hp, 153 Nm
113 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1986 524d (86 Hp)?

2.4 l
2443 cm³
149.08 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1986 BMW 524d (86 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1986 524d (86 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1986 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4620 mm
181.89 in.

What is the width of 1986 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1700 mm
66.93 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1986 BMW 5 Series (E28) 524d (86 Hp)?

1330 kg
2932 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1986 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1986 BMW 5 Series (E28) 524d (86 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E28)

Modification (Engine)

524d (86 Hp)

Start of production

1986

End of production

1987

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

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

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.6 l/100 km 42 US mpg
50.4 UK mpg
17.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.5 l/100 km 31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

18.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

18.1 sec

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

17.2 sec

Maximum speed

164 km/h 102 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

15.5 kg/Hp, 64.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.7 kg/Nm, 115 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

86 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

35.2 Hp/l

Torque

153 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 113 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M21D24

Engine displacement

2443 cm³ 149.08 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in.

Piston Stroke

81 mm 3.19 in.

Compression ratio

22:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

5.3 l 5.6 US qt | 4.66 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1330 kg 2932 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