BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp) /Sedan 1988 - 1991/

What is the body type of BMW M5 (E34)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp)?

9.4 l/100 km
25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l

How fast is 1988 M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp)?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.3 sec
0-60 mph: 6 sec

What is the power output of BMW M5 Sedan 1988 3.5 (315 Hp)?

315 Hp, 360 Nm
266 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW M5 Sedan 1988 3.5 (315 Hp)?

3.5 l
3535 cm³
215.72 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1988 BMW 3.5 (315 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW M5 (E34) Sedan 1988 3.5 (315 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 M5 Sedan?

4720 mm
185.83 in.

What is the width of 1988 BMW M5 Sedan?

1751 mm
68.94 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1988 BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp)?

1670 kg
3682 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp)?

2100 kg
4630 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1988 BMW M5 Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1988 BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M5 (E34)

Modification (Engine)

3.5 (315 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

18.1 l/100 km 13 US mpg
15.6 UK mpg
5.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.2 l/100 km 28.7 US mpg
34.4 UK mpg
12.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.3 sec

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

6 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

5.3 kg/Hp, 188.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.6 kg/Nm, 215.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

315 Hp @ 6900 rpm.

Power per litre

89.1 Hp/l

Torque

360 Nm @ 4750 rpm. 266 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

S38B36

Engine displacement

3535 cm³ 215.72 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

93.4 mm 3.68 in.

Piston Stroke

86 mm 3.39 in.

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l 6.13 US qt | 5.1 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13.3 l 14.05 US qt | 11.7 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1670 kg 3682 lbs.

Max. weight

2100 kg 4630 lbs.

Max load

430 kg 948 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l 16.2 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4720 mm 185.83 in.

Width

1751 mm 68.94 in.

Height

1392 mm 54.8 in.

Wheelbase

2761 mm 108.7 in.

Front track

1473 mm 57.99 in.

Rear (Back) track

1495 mm 58.86 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.32

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

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

235/45 R17

Wheel rim size

8J x 17

Specs of BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp) /1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/