| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | 5 Series |
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| Generation | 5 Series (E28) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 518 (90 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1981 year |
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| End of production | 1984 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
11.1 l/100 km
21.19 US mpg25.45 UK mpg9.01 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
7 l/100 km
33.6 US mpg40.35 UK mpg14.29 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
9.5 l/100 km
24.76 US mpg29.73 UK mpg10.53 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 14 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 14 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 13.3 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
164 km/h
101.9 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 12.7 kg/Hp, 78.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 8.1 kg/Nm, 122.8 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 90 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 50 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
140 Nm
103.26 lb.-ft. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M10B18 |
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| Engine displacement |
1800 cm3
109.84 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Fuel System | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity |
4.0-4.3 l
4.23 - 4.54 US qt | 3.52 - 3.78 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
7 l
7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1140 kg
2513.27 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
460 l
16.24 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4620 mm
181.89 in. |
| Width |
1700 mm
66.93 in. |
| Height |
1415 mm
55.71 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2625 mm
103.35 in. |
| Front track |
1430 mm
56.3 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1470 mm
57.87 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) |
140 mm
5.51 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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