BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i (218 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i (218 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) 535i (218 Hp)?

9.3 l/100 km
25.3 US mpg
30.4 UK mpg
10.8 km/l

How fast is 1984 5 Series (E28) 535i (218 Hp)?

225 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.2 sec
0-60 mph: 6.8 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1984 535i (218 Hp)?

218 Hp, 310 Nm
229 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1984 535i (218 Hp)?

3.4 l
3430 cm³
209.31 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1984 BMW 535i (218 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1984 535i (218 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) 535i (218 Hp)?

1370 kg
3020 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) 535i (218 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E28)

Modification (Engine)

535i (218 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

15 l/100 km 15.7 US mpg
18.8 UK mpg
6.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.3 l/100 km 32.2 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.3 l/100 km 25.3 US mpg
30.4 UK mpg
10.8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.2 sec

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

6.8 sec

Maximum speed

225 km/h 140 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.3 kg/Hp, 159.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.4 kg/Nm, 226.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

218 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

63.6 Hp/l

Torque

310 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 229 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M30B34

Engine displacement

3430 cm³ 209.31 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in.

Piston Stroke

86 mm 3.39 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

5.75 l 6.08 US qt | 5.06 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1370 kg 3020 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)

152 mm 5.98 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