BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp) /Sedan 1988 - 1991/

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

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1988 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp)?

203 km/h | 126 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.9 sec
0-60 mph: 11.3 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1988 520i (129 Hp)?

129 Hp, 164 Nm
121 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1988 520i (129 Hp)?

2.0 l
1990 cm³
121.44 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1988 BMW 520i (129 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E34) Sedan 1988 520i (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 1988 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4720 mm
185.83 in.

What is the width of 1988 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1751 mm
68.94 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp)?

1400 kg
3086 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp)?

1910 kg
4211 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1988 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E34)

Modification (Engine)

520i (129 Hp)

Start of production

1988

End of production

1991

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.6 l/100 km 17.3 US mpg
20.8 UK mpg
7.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.2 l/100 km 25.6 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.9 sec

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

11.3 sec

Maximum speed

203 km/h 126 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

10.9 kg/Hp, 92.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.5 kg/Nm, 117.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

129 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

64.8 Hp/l

Torque

164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 121 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M20B20

Engine displacement

1990 cm³ 121.44 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Compression ratio

8.8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1400 kg 3086 lbs.

Max. weight

1910 kg 4211 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.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11 m 36.09 ft.

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

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

195/65 R15

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp) /1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/