BMW 5 Series (E28) 535i (185 hp) Automatic
Gasoline engine with 185 hp (136 kW) and 214 lb-ft (290 Nm), built 1985–1987, sedan body, rear-wheel drive. The BMW 5 Series (E28) has 4 more powerful gasoline versions.
EnlargePower185 hp (136 kW)
Torque214 lb-ft (290 Nm)
FuelGasoline
Specifications
Engine
| Engine version | 535i (185 hp) Automatic |
|---|---|
| Engine code | M30 |
| Displacement | 3.4 L (3,430 cm³) |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Engine position | Front, Longitudinal |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Mono-point injection |
| Compression ratio | 9 |
| Bore | 92 mm |
| Stroke | 86 mm |
| Engine oil capacity | 6.1 qt (5.8 l) |
Performance
| Power | 185 hp (136 kW) @ 5400 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 214 lb-ft (290 Nm) @ 4000 rpm |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Fuel | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (70 l) |
Body, dimensions and weight
| Body style | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Doors | 5 |
| Length | 181.9 in (4,620 mm) |
| Width | 66.9 in (1,700 mm) |
| Height | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) |
| Cargo volume | 16.2 cu ft (460 l) |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
|---|
What to check on a BMW 5 Series with this engine
- On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
- Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
- Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.
Other BMW 5 Series (E28) engines
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 518 (90 hp) | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | |
| 520i (125 hp) | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | |
| 520i (125 hp) Automatic | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | |
| 525e 2.7 (122 hp) | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | |
| 525i (150 hp) | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | |
| 525i (150 hp) Automatic | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | |
| 528i (184 hp) | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | |
| 528i (184 hp) Automatic | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | |
| 518i (105 hp) | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | |
| 524 td (115 hp) | Diesel | 115 hp (85 kW) | |
| 524 td (115 hp) Automatic | Diesel | 115 hp (85 kW) | |
| 525e 2.7 (125 hp) | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | |
| 525e 2.7 (125 hp) Automatic | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | |
| 525e 2.7 (129 hp) | Gasoline | 129 hp (95 kW) | |
| 535i (218 hp) | Gasoline | 218 hp (160 kW) | |
| 535i (218 hp) Automatic | Gasoline | 218 hp (160 kW) | |
| 520i (129 hp) | Gasoline | 129 hp (95 kW) | |
| 535i (185 hp) | Gasoline | 185 hp (136 kW) | |
| 535i (192 hp) | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | |
| 535i (192 hp) Automatic | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | |
| 524d (86 hp) | Diesel | 86 hp (63 kW) |