BMW 5 Series (E28) 524td (115 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E28) 524td (115 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) 524td (115 Hp)?

7.1 l/100 km
33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l

How fast is 1983 5 Series (E28) 524td (115 Hp)?

180 km/h | 112 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.9 sec
0-60 mph: 12.3 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1983 524td (115 Hp)?

115 Hp, 210 Nm
155 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1983 524td (115 Hp)?

2.4 l
2443 cm³
149.08 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1983 BMW 524td (115 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1983 524td (115 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) 524td (115 Hp)?

1300 kg
2866 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1983 BMW 5 Series (E28) 524td (115 Hp)?

1810 kg
3990 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) 524td (115 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E28)

Modification (Engine)

524td (115 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

9 l/100 km 26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.2 l/100 km 45.2 US mpg
54.3 UK mpg
19.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.1 l/100 km 33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

12.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

12.9 sec

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

12.3 sec

Maximum speed

180 km/h 112 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

11.3 kg/Hp, 88.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.2 kg/Nm, 161.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

115 Hp @ 4800 rpm.

Power per litre

47.1 Hp/l

Torque

210 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 155 lb.-ft. @ 2400 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.

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Engine oil capacity

5.7 l 6.02 US qt | 5.02 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1300 kg 2866 lbs.

Max. weight

1810 kg 3990 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

Disc

Tire size

175/80 R14

Wheel rim size

BMW 5 Series (E28) 524td (115 Hp)1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions