BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (129 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (129 Hp) /Sedan 1984 - 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 (129 Hp)?

8.9 l/100 km
26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l

How fast is 1984 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (129 Hp)?

190 km/h | 118 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.8 sec
0-60 mph: 10.3 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1984 525e 2.7 (129 Hp)?

129 Hp, 230 Nm
170 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1984 525e 2.7 (129 Hp)?

2.7 l
2693 cm³
164.34 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1984 BMW 525e 2.7 (129 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1984 525e 2.7 (129 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1984 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4620 mm
181.89 in.

What is the width of 1984 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1700 mm
66.93 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1984 BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (129 Hp)?

1280 kg
2822 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1984 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1984 BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (129 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E28)

Modification (Engine)

525e 2.7 (129 Hp)

Start of production

1984

End of production

1987

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.2 l/100 km 19.3 US mpg
23.2 UK mpg
8.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.8 sec

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

10.3 sec

Maximum speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.9 kg/Hp, 100.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.6 kg/Nm, 179.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

129 Hp @ 4250 rpm.

Power per litre

47.9 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

1280 kg 2822 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