BMW 5 Series (E34) 518i (115 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E34) 518i (115 Hp) /Sedan 1989 - 1995/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E34)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 5 Series (E34) 518i (115 Hp)?

8.1 l/100 km
29 US mpg
34.9 UK mpg
12.3 km/l

How fast is 1989 5 Series (E34) 518i (115 Hp)?

198 km/h | 123 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.3 sec
0-60 mph: 11.7 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1989 518i (115 Hp)?

115 Hp, 168 Nm
124 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1989 518i (115 Hp)?

1.8 l
1796 cm³
109.6 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1989 BMW 518i (115 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E34) Sedan 1989 518i (115 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1989 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4720 mm
185.83 in.

What is the width of 1989 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1751 mm
68.94 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1989 BMW 5 Series (E34) 518i (115 Hp)?

1360 kg
2998 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1989 BMW 5 Series (E34) 518i (115 Hp)?

1870 kg
4123 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1989 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1989 BMW 5 Series (E34) 518i (115 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E34)

Modification (Engine)

518i (115 Hp)

Start of production

1989

End of production

1995

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.1 l/100 km 29 US mpg
34.9 UK mpg
12.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

12.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

12.3 sec

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

11.7 sec

Maximum speed

198 km/h 123 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

11.8 kg/Hp, 84.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.1 kg/Nm, 123.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

115 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

64 Hp/l

Torque

168 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 124 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M43B18

Engine displacement

1796 cm³ 109.6 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

81 mm 3.19 in.

Compression ratio

9.7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6.1 l 6.45 US qt | 5.37 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1360 kg 2998 lbs.

Max. weight

1870 kg 4123 lbs.

Max load

510 kg 1124 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l 16.2 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4720 mm 185.83 in.

Width

1751 mm 68.94 in.

Height

1412 mm 55.59 in.

Wheelbase

2761 mm 108.7 in.

Front track

1470 mm 57.87 in.

Rear (Back) track

1495 mm 58.86 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 suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Suspension strut

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

195/65 R15

Wheel rim size

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