BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 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) 525i (170 Hp)?

221 km/h | 137 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec
0-60 mph: 9 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1988 525i (170 Hp)?

170 Hp, 222 Nm
164 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1988 525i (170 Hp)?

2.5 l
2494 cm³
152.19 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1988 BMW 525i (170 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E34) Sedan 1988 525i (170 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. ICE. 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) 525i (170 Hp)?

1450 kg
3197 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp)?

1960 kg
4321 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) 525i (170 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E34)

Modification (Engine)

525i (170 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

13.1 l/100 km 18 US mpg
21.6 UK mpg
7.6 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.5 sec

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

9 sec

Maximum speed

221 km/h 137 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.5 kg/Hp, 117.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.5 kg/Nm, 153.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

68.2 Hp/l

Torque

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

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M20B25

Engine displacement

2494 cm³ 152.19 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Compression ratio

8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

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

1450 kg 3197 lbs.

Max. weight

1960 kg 4321 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 brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

195/65 R15

Wheel rim size

BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp)1988, 1989, 1990, 1991: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions