BMW 5 Series (E34) 530i (188 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E34) 530i (188 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) 530i (188 Hp)?

227 km/h | 141 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec
0-60 mph: 8.1 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1988 530i (188 Hp)?

188 Hp, 260 Nm
192 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1988 530i (188 Hp)?

3.0 l
2986 cm³
182.22 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1988 BMW 530i (188 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E34) Sedan 1988 530i (188 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) 530i (188 Hp)?

1510 kg
3329 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 530i (188 Hp)?

2020 kg
4453 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) 530i (188 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E34)

Modification (Engine)

530i (188 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

15.9 l/100 km 14.8 US mpg
17.8 UK mpg
6.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.5 sec

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

8.1 sec

Maximum speed

227 km/h 141 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8 kg/Hp, 124.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.8 kg/Nm, 172.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

188 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

63 Hp/l

Torque

260 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 192 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M30B30

Engine displacement

2986 cm³ 182.22 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

1510 kg 3329 lbs.

Max. weight

2020 kg 4453 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

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

195/65 R15

Wheel rim size

BMW 5 Series (E34) 530i (188 Hp)1988, 1989, 1990, 1991: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions