BMW 5-Series



BMW 5 Series (E12)









ManufacturerBMW
Production1972–1981
699,094 built
PredecessorBMW New Class
SuccessorBMW E28
ClassMid-size luxury / Executive car
Engine(s)I4
1.8–2.0
I6
2.0–3.4
Wheelbase104 in (2,600 mm)
Length182 in (4,600 mm)
Width66.5 in (1,690 mm)
Height56.125 in (1,425.6 mm)


Models

ModelEnginePowerTorqueBuilt
PSkWhpat rpmN·mlbf·ftat rpm
5181766 cc I-4906689550014210535001974−1981
5201990 cc I-411585113580016211937001972−1977
520i1990 cc I-413096130580017713145001972−1975
12592123570017112643501975−1977
520/61990 cc I-612290120600016012040001977−1981
5252494 cc I-6145107143600020815340001973−1976
150110150580020815340001976−1981
5282788 cc I-6165121163580025318740001975−1976
170130170580025318740001976−1978
528i2788 cc I-6176129174580023517343001977−1978
184135181580023517342001978−1981
528i (NA)2788 cc I-617112616955002301704500Model Year 1979−1981
530 (ZA)2985 cc I-617713017558002501803500South Africa only
197?−198?
530i2985 cc I-617813117655002511854500North America only
Model Year 1975−1978
530 MLE2985 cc I-620314720058002511854300South Africa only
1976
533i1979
M535i3430 cc I-6218160215520031023040001979−1981



BMW 5 Series (E28)









ManufacturerBMW
Production1981–1988
722,328 built
PredecessorBMW E12
SuccessorBMW E34
ClassMidsize (E) luxury
Engine(s)Petrol I4
1766 cc 90 hp (67 kW) - 105 hp (78 kW)
Petrol I6
1990 cc - 3453 cc
125 hp (93 kW) - 285 hp (213 kW)
Diesel I6
2443 cc 86 hp (64 kW) - 115 hp (86 kW)
Wheelbase2,628 mm (103.5 in)
Length4,620 mm (182 in)
Width1,700 mm (67 in)
Height1,415 mm (55.7 in)



BMW 5 Series (E34)












ManufacturerBMW
Production1988–1996
1,333,412 built
PredecessorBMW E28
SuccessorBMW E39
ClassMid-size, executive car
Body style(s)4-door sedan
4-door station wagon
LayoutFR layout
PlatformBMW E34
Engine(s)Gasoline
I4
1.8 L M40B18
1.8 L M43B18
I6
2.0 L M20B20
2.0 L M50B20
2.5 L M20B25
2.5 L M50B25
3.0 L M30B30
3.5 L M30B35
Motorsport I6
3.6 L S38B36
3.8 L S38B38
V8
3.0 L M60B30
4.0 L M60B40
Diesel
I6
2.4 L M21D24
2.5 L M51D25UL
2.5 L M51D25OL
Transmission(s)Automatic
4-speed ZF
5-speed ZF
Manual
5-speed Getrag
6-speed Getrag
Wheelbase2,761 mm (108.7 in)
Length4,720 mm (185.8 in)
Width1,751 mm (68.9 in)
Height1,412 mm (55.6 in)
1,417 mm (55.8 in) (touring)
Curb weight1,565 kg (3,450 lb)
RelatedBMW M5


BMW 5 Series (E39)











ManufacturerBMW
Production1995–2003
(1,533,123 built)
AssemblyDingolfing, Germany
Toluca, Mexico
Cairo, Egypt (Modern Motors)
6th of October City, Egypt(ACVA & BAMC)
Kaliningrad, Russia
PredecessorBMW 5 Series (E34)
SuccessorBMW 5 Series (E60)
ClassMid-size luxury car
Executive car
LayoutFront engined, rear-wheel drive
Body style(s)4-door saloon
5-door Estate
Engine(s)2.8 L M52B28 I6
4.4 L M62B44 V8
2.5 L M54B25 I6
3.0 L M54B30 I6
4.9 L S62B50 V8
Transmission(s)5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Wheelbase2,830 mm (111.4 in)
Length4,775 mm (188.0 in) (saloon)
4,806 mm (189.2 in) (estate)
Width1,801 mm (70.9 in)
Height1,435 mm (56.5 in) (saloon)
1,415 mm (55.7 in) (2000-03 540i saloon)
1,440 mm (56.7 in) (1997-99 estate)
1,417 mm (55.8 in) (1997-99 540i saloon)
1,486 mm (58.5 in) (2000-03 estate)
VehiclesBMW 5 Series
RelatedBMW X5



ModelEngine typeDisplacement (cc)Bore/Stroke (mm)Comp. ratioFuel systemPowerTorque0-100 km/hProduction
520iI6 24V199180/661:11.0Multiport fuel injection110 kW (150 PS; 148 bhp) @ 5900190 N·m (140 ft·lbf) @ 350010.2 (man) / 11.5 (aut)1996–2000
520iI6 24V217180/721:10.7Multiport fuel injection125 kW (170 PS; 168 bhp) @ 6250210 N·m (150 ft·lbf) @ 35009.1(man) / 10.2 (aut)2000–2003
523iI6 24V249684/751:10.5Multiport fuel injection125 kW (170 PS; 168 bhp) @ 5500245 N·m (181 ft·lbf) @ 35008.5 (man) / 9.6 (aut)1995–2000
525iI6 24V249484/751:10.5Multiport fuel injection141 kW (192 PS; 189 bhp) @ 6000245 N·m (181 ft·lbf) @ 35008.1 (man) / 8.9 (aut)2000–2003
528iI6 24V279384/841:10.2Multiport fuel injection142 kW (193 PS; 190 bhp) @ 5500280 N·m (210 ft·lbf) @ 35007.5 (man) / 8.8 (aut)1995–2000
530iI6 24V297984/89.61:10.2Multiport fuel injection170 kW (231 PS; 228 bhp) @ 5900300 N·m (220 ft·lbf) @ 35007.1 (man) / 7.6 (aut)2000–2003
535iV8 32V349884/78.91:10.0Multiport fuel injection180 kW (245 PS; 241 bhp) @ 5800345 N·m (254 ft·lbf) @ 38006.9 (man) / 7.4 (aut)1996–2003
540iV8 32V439892/82.71:10.0Multiport fuel injection210 kW (286 PS; 282 bhp) @ 5400440 N·m (320 ft·lbf) @ 36006.1 (man) / 6.4 (aut)1996–2003
M5V8 32V494194/89.01:11.0Multiport fuel injection294 kW (400 PS; 394 bhp) @ 6600500 N·m (370 ft·lbf) @ 38005.3 (man)1998–2003
520dI4 16V195188/841:19.0Direct injection turbodiesel100 kW (136 PS; 134 bhp) @ 4000280 N·m (210 ft·lbf) @ 175010.6 (man)2000–2003
525dI6 24V249780/82.81:17.5Common railturbodiesel120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp) @ 4000350 N·m (260 ft·lbf) @ 20008.9 (man) / 9.1 (aut)2000–2003
525tdI6 12V249880/82.81:22.0Indirect injection turbodiesel85 kW (116 PS; 114 bhp) @ 4800230 N·m (170 ft·lbf) @ 190011.9 (man)1997–2000
525tdsI6 12V249880/82.81:22.0Indirect injection intercooled turbodiesel105 kW (143 PS; 141 bhp) @ 4600280 N·m (210 ft·lbf) @ 220010.4 (man) / 11.0 (aut)1996–2000
530dI6 24V292684/881:18.0Common railturbodiesel135 kW (184 PS; 181 bhp) @ 4000390 N·m (290 ft·lbf) @ 17508.0 (man) / 8.4 (aut)1998–2000
530dI6 24V292684/881:18.0Common railturbodiesel142 kW (193 PS; 190 bhp) @ 4000410 N·m (300 ft·lbf) @ 17507.8 (man) / 8.0 (aut)2000–2003



BMW 5 Series (E60-1)








ManufacturerBMW, Avtotor and BMW Brilliance
Production2003[E60] --2010
2004[E61] --2010
AssemblyDingolfing, Germany
Rayong, Thailand
Toluca, Mexico
6th of October City, Egypt
Shenyang, China
Kaliningrad, Russia
PredecessorBMW E39
SuccessorBMW F10
ClassMid-size (E) luxury sports sedan
Body style(s)4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
VehiclesBMW 5 Series
RelatedBMW E63
BMW E70



Production

YearTotalSedanTouringNote
200370,52270,522-Sedan launched in July.
2004229,598191,36131,342Touring model launched in May.
2005228,389177,71950,670
2006232,193182,53949,654
2007230,845181,53449,311
2008202,287156,82545,462
2009175,983135,94436,987
ModelModel YearEngineE60
Sedan
E61
Touring
520d2006–2007M47TU2D20Green tickGreen tick
2007–2010N47D20-O0Green tickGreen tick
520i2004–2005M54B22Green tickGreen tick
2007–2010N43B20Green tickGreen tick
523i2006–2007N52B25Green tickGreen tick
2007–2010N53B25-U0Green tickGreen tick
525d2004–2007M57TUD25Green tickGreen tick
2007–2010M57D30-U2Green tickGreen tick
525i2004–2005M54B25Green tickGreen tick
2006–2007N52B25Green tickGreen tick
2007–2010N53B30-U0Green tickGreen tick
525xd2007–2010M57D30-U2Green tickGreen tick
525xi2004–2005M54B25Green tickGreen tick
2006–2007N52B25Green tickGreen tick
525ix2007–2010N53B30-U0Green tickGreen tick
530d2004–2007M57TUD30Green tickGreen tick
2007–2010M57D30-O2Green tickGreen tick
530i2004–2005M54B30Green tickGreen tick
2006–2007N52B30Green tickGreen tick
2007–2010N53B30-O0Green tickGreen tick
530xd2004–2007M57TUD30Green tickGreen tick
2007–2010M57D30-T2Green tickGreen tick
530xi2004–2005M54B30Green tickGreen tick
2006–2007N52B30Green tickGreen tick
2007–2010N53B30-O0Green tickGreen tick
535i2008–2010N54B30Green tickRed X
535xi2008–2010N54B30Green tickGreen tick
535d2004–2007M57TUD30Green tickGreen tick
2007–2010M57D30-T2Green tickGreen tick
540i2006–2010N62B40-O1Green tickRed X
545i2004–2005N62B44Green tickGreen tick
550i2006–2010N62B48-O1Green tickGreen tick
M52005–2010S85B50Green tickGreen tick

Mid-life restyle (2007)

Before the mid-life restyling, the models available were the 520i, 520d, 525i, 525d, 530i, 530d, 535d, 545i, and the M5. The model range received uprated engines as part of the restyling.

  • The 523i replaced the 520i as the base model and featured the previous 525i engine, detuned to 177 bhp (132 kW; 179 PS).
  • The 520i was re-introduced to the Asian markets as an entry level model, featuring the 2L N46B20 engine and producing 156 bhp (116 kW; 158 PS). It is notable as the first E60 5 series gasoline variant to be sold with an in-line 4 engine.
  • The 525i received a new 218 bhp (163 kW; 221 PS) engine (up from 192 bhp).
  • The 530i six-cylinder engine output was increased to 272 hp (up from 231 bhp).
  • The 528i replaced the 525i with 230 hp (172 kW) (up from 218 hp (163 kW)).
  • The 535i replaced the 530i with 300 hp (224 kW) (up from 258 hp (192 kW)).
  • The 530d was upgraded to 231 bhp (172 kW; 234 PS) (up from 218 bhp (163 kW; 221 PS)).
  • The 535d was upgraded to 286 bhp (213 kW; 290 PS) (up from 272 bhp (203 kW; 276 PS)).
  • The 540i was introduced with a V8 engine producing 302 bhp (225 kW; 306 PS).
  • The 550i replaced the 545i in the fall of 2005 with 362 bhp (270 kW; 367 PS).
  • The 520d, 525d and the M5 remained the same.
  • The M5 V10 507 PS 330 KM/H




BMW 5 Series (F10)







ManufacturerBMW and BMW Brilliance
Production2010–present
AssemblyDingolfing, Germany
Cairo, Egypt
Toluca, Mexico
Rayong, Thailand
Shenyang, China
Shah Alam, Selangor,Malaysia
PredecessorBMW E60
Body style(s)4-door saloon
5-door station wagon
5-door wagon/Liftback
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive /Four-wheel drive
PlatformBMW F10[citation needed]
BMW F11[citation needed]
Engine(s)3.0L 204 hp/199 lb-ft I6
3.0L 258 hp/228 lb-ft I6
3.0L TwinPower Turbo 306 hp/295 lb-ft I6
4.4L Twin Turbo 407 hp/442 lb-ftV8
2.0L Diesel 184 hp/280 lb-ft I4
3.0L Diesel 204 hp/332 lb-ft I6
3.0L Diesel 245 hp/398 lb-ft I6
3.0L Diesel 300 hp/442 lb-ft I6
Transmission(s)6-speed manual
8-speed automatic
Wheelbase2,968 mm (116.9 in)
Length4,899–4,907 mm (192.9–193.2 in) (2011- sedan)
Width1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height1,464–1,464 mm (57.6–57.6 in) (2011-present saloon)
Curb weightunladen, to DIN/EU: 1625-1830 kg/1700-1905 kg



Powertrain

The F10 has, for the European market at least, a choice of 7 engines: the N63 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8 topping the range in the 550i, followed by a trio of straight-6 petrols. Despite many rumours to the contrary, BMW's second best selling model after the 3 series does not use any 4 cylinder petrol engines this time round. Instead, BMW has retained, for the time being at least, a trio of straight 6 engines, completing the petrol engine range. Straight six engines offer superior refinement over their 4 cylinder counterparts, as well as being the trademark BMW engine which has featured in many of the company's most successful cars: the E28 and E34 M5, E36 and E46 M3, plus the iconic BMW E26 M1.
The 535i has the 306 hp (228 kW)/295 lb ft(400 N m) BMW N55 engine which made its debut in the F07 5-series GT, and will shortly find its way into the facelifted BMW E92 and E93. As before there are two naturally aspirated straight-6 engines; for North America the ValvetronicN52B30 3.0 litres, 240 bhp for the 528i; and in Europe the direct gasoline injection N53 3.0 litres, 258 bhp for the 528i, and 3.0 litres and 204 bhp for the 523i, same outputs as the BMW E89 Z4 sDrive23i.
The four petrol engines are complemented by three diesel engines. Despite rumours to the contrary, BMW only offers one 4 cylinder engine, the 520d. This means that the 525d continues to offer the superior mechanical refinement of a straight six as opposed to the rumoured 523d with 4 cylinders. The 525d is joined by a 530d; both models use the same BMW N57 3.0 litre engine, the 525d has 204 hp (152 kW) and 450 N m, the 530d with 245 hp (183 kW) and 540 N m of torque.
There will be a choice of a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual gearbox for all engines.
Unlike the E60, xDrive will only be available on turbocharged gasoline engine models, and for the first time this excludes the entry-level North American model (528i) but includes the range-topping V8 model (550i).


New BMW M5 F10








Production2011-
Model years2012-
AssemblyDingolfing, Germany
PredecessorE60 M5
Body style4-door saloon/sedan
LayoutFR layout
PlatformF10M
Engine4.4L (4395cc) V8 Twin-Scroll Turbo
Transmission7-speed dual clutch transmission
6-speed manual 
Wheelbase2,964 mm (116.7 in)
Length4,910 mm (193.3 in)
Width1,892 mm (74.5 in)
Height1,451 mm (57.1 in)
Kerb weight1,945 kg (4,288 lb)
RelatedBMW 5-Series
DesignerAdrian van Hooydonk


Fuel consumption
Urban in l/100 km14.0
Extra-urban in l/100 km7.6
Combined in l/100 km9.9
Tank capacity, approx. in l80




Performance
Top speed in km/h250*
Acceleration 0–100 km/h in s4.4






Weight
Unladen weight EU in kg1,945
Max. permissible weight in kg2,410
Permitted load in kg540
Permitted axle load front/rear in kg1,180 / 1,260
Engine
Cylinders/valves8 / 32
Capacity in ccm4,395
Stroke/bore in mm88.3 / 89
Max. output in kW (hp) at 1/min412 / 560 / 5750-7000
Max. torque in Nm at 1/min680 / 1,500-5,750
Wheels
Tyre dimensions front265/40 R19
Tyre dimensions rear295/35 R19
Wheel dimensions and material front9 J x 19 light-alloy
Wheel dimensions and material rear10 J x 19 light-alloy