BMW 5 Series (E28) 528i (184 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E28) 528i (184 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) 528i (184 Hp)?

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

How fast is 1981 5 Series (E28) 528i (184 Hp)?

215 km/h | 134 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.4 sec
0-60 mph: 8 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 528i (184 Hp)?

184 Hp, 235 Nm
173 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 528i (184 Hp)?

2.8 l
2788 cm³
170.13 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1981 BMW 528i (184 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1981 528i (184 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) 528i (184 Hp)?

1320 kg
2910 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) 528i (184 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E28)

Modification (Engine)

528i (184 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

14.7 l/100 km 16 US mpg
19.2 UK mpg
6.8 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

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

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.4 sec

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

8 sec

Maximum speed

215 km/h 134 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.2 kg/Hp, 139.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.6 kg/Nm, 178 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

184 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

66 Hp/l

Torque

235 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 173 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M30B28

Engine displacement

2788 cm³ 170.13 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

84 mm 3.31 in.

Compression ratio

10.2:1

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

1320 kg 2910 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