BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (125 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (125 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) 525e 2.7 (125 Hp)?

7.4 l/100 km
31.8 US mpg
38.2 UK mpg
13.5 km/l

How fast is 1983 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (125 Hp)?

190 km/h | 118 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.7 sec
0-60 mph: 10.2 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1983 525e 2.7 (125 Hp)?

125 Hp, 230 Nm
170 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1983 525e 2.7 (125 Hp)?

2.7 l
2693 cm³
164.34 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1983 BMW 525e 2.7 (125 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1983 525e 2.7 (125 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. 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) 525e 2.7 (125 Hp)?

1220 kg
2690 lbs.

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

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in 1983 BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (125 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E28)

Modification (Engine)

525e 2.7 (125 Hp)

Start of production

1983 year

End of production

1987 year

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

5.8 l/100 km 40.6 US mpg
48.7 UK mpg
17.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.4 l/100 km 31.8 US mpg
38.2 UK mpg
13.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.7 sec

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

10.2 sec

Maximum speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.8 kg/Hp, 102.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.3 kg/Nm, 188.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

125 Hp @ 4250 rpm.

Power per litre

46.4 Hp/l

Torque

230 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 170 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M20B27

Engine displacement

2693 cm³ 164.34 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

81 mm 3.19 in.

Compression ratio

22:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1220 kg 2690 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