| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | M5 |
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| Generation | M5 Touring (E34) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 3.8 (340 Hp) 5MT |
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| Start of production | 1992 year |
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| End of production | 1994 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Station wagon (estate) |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 5 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
18 l/100 km
13.07 US mpg15.69 UK mpg5.56 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
8.6 l/100 km
27.35 US mpg32.85 UK mpg11.63 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
10.1 l/100 km
23.29 US mpg27.97 UK mpg9.9 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 5.6 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
250 km/h
155.34 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.1 kg/Hp, 197.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.3 kg/Nm, 232.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 340 Hp @ 6900 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 89.6 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
400 Nm @ 4750 rpm.
295.02 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | S38B38 |
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| Engine displacement |
3795 cm3
231.59 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
94.6 mm
3.72 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
90 mm
3.54 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
5.8 l
6.13 US qt | 5.1 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
13.3 l
14.05 US qt | 11.7 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1720 kg
3791.95 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2220 kg
4894.26 lbs. |
| Max load |
500 kg
1102.31 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
460 l
16.24 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
1450 l
51.21 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
90 l
23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal |
| Max. roof load |
100 kg
220.46 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) |
1400 kg
3086.47 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes |
700 kg
1543.24 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| 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 |
1474 mm
58.03 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1496 mm
58.9 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.36 |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
11.6 m
38.06 ft. |
| 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 suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 235/45 R17; 255/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 17; 9J x 17 |
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