BMW 5 Series (E28) (1981–1987)
The BMW 5 Series (E28) was offered with 22 engine versions (19 gasoline, 3 diesel), from 86 to 218 hp, built 1981–1987.
EnlargeProduction years1981–1987
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length181.9 in (4,620 mm)
Width66.9 in (1,700 mm)
Height55.7 in (1,415 mm)
Cargo volume16.2 cu ft (460 l)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l)
All BMW 5 Series (E28) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 518 (90 hp) | 1981–1984 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | 14 s | 102 mph (164 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 520i (125 hp) | 1981–1987 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 122 lb-ft (165 Nm) | 11.8 s | 115 mph (185 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 520i (125 hp) Automatic | 1981–1987 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 525e 2.7 (122 hp) | 1981–1987 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 112 mph (180 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | ||
| 525i (150 hp) | 1981–1987 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 159 lb-ft (215 Nm) | 9.9 s | 122 mph (197 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 525i (150 hp) Automatic | 1981–1987 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 153 lb-ft (208 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 528i (184 hp) | 1981–1987 | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 8.4 s | 134 mph (215 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 528i (184 hp) Automatic | 1981–1987 | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 518i (105 hp) | 1983–1987 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 100 lb-ft (135 Nm) | 12.6 s | 109 mph (175 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 524 td (115 hp) | 1983–1987 | Diesel | 115 hp (85 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 12.9 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 524 td (115 hp) Automatic | 1983–1987 | Diesel | 115 hp (85 kW) | 164 lb-ft (222 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 525e 2.7 (125 hp) | 1983–1987 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 10.7 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 525e 2.7 (125 hp) Automatic | 1983–1987 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 525e 2.7 (129 hp) | 1984–1987 | Gasoline | 129 hp (95 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 10.8 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 535i (218 hp) | 1984–1987 | Gasoline | 218 hp (160 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 7.2 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 535i (218 hp) Automatic | 1984–1987 | Gasoline | 218 hp (160 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 520i (129 hp) | 1985–1987 | Gasoline | 129 hp (95 kW) | 121 lb-ft (164 Nm) | 12.1 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 535i (185 hp) | 1985–1987 | Gasoline | 185 hp (136 kW) | 214 lb-ft (290 Nm) | 7.9 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 535i (185 hp) Automatic | 1985–1987 | Gasoline | 185 hp (136 kW) | 214 lb-ft (290 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 535i (192 hp) | 1985–1987 | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | 214 lb-ft (290 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 535i (192 hp) Automatic | 1985–1987 | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | 214 lb-ft (290 Nm) | Rear-wheel drive | |||
| 524d (86 hp) | 1986–1987 | Diesel | 86 hp (63 kW) | 113 lb-ft (153 Nm) | 18.1 s | 102 mph (164 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.