BMW 5 Series (E28) 525i (150 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E28) 525i (150 Hp) /Sedan 1981 - 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) 525i (150 Hp)?

10.1 l/100 km
23.3 US mpg
28 UK mpg
9.9 km/l

How fast is 1981 5 Series (E28) 525i (150 Hp)?

197 km/h | 122 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.9 sec
0-60 mph: 9.4 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 525i (150 Hp)?

150 Hp, 215 Nm
159 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 525i (150 Hp)?

2.5 l
2494 cm³
152.19 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1981 BMW 525i (150 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1981 525i (150 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4620 mm
181.89 in.

What is the width of 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1700 mm
66.93 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 525i (150 Hp)?

1290 kg
2844 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 525i (150 Hp)?

1800 kg
3968 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 525i (150 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E28)

Modification (Engine)

525i (150 Hp)

Start of production

1981

End of production

1987

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.1 l/100 km 16.7 US mpg
20 UK mpg
7.1 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.2 l/100 km 32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.1 l/100 km 23.3 US mpg
28 UK mpg
9.9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.9 sec

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

9.4 sec

Maximum speed

197 km/h 122 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.6 kg/Hp, 116.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6 kg/Nm, 166.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

150 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

60.1 Hp/l

Torque

215 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 159 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M30B25

Engine displacement

2494 cm³ 152.19 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in.

Piston Stroke

71.6 mm 2.82 in.

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1290 kg 2844 lbs.

Max. weight

1800 kg 3968 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) 525i (150 Hp)1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions