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525e 4AT RWD (129 HP)
BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 4AT RWD (129 HP)
ENGINE SPECS
ENGINE SPECS - 525e 4AT RWD (129 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L6 |
| Displacement: | 2693 cm3 |
| Power: | 94.9 KW @ 4250 RPM 129 HP @ 4250 RPM 127 BHP @ 4250 RPM |
| Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 240 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Top Speed | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
| Acceleration | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Front | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear | Discs |
TIRES SPECS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Tire Size | 195/70HR14 |
DIMENSIONS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 181.9 in (4620 mm) |
| Width | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
| Height | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
| Front/rear Track | 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in (2624 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume | 22.6 cuFT (640 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd) | 0.39 |
| Turning circle | 34.4 ft (10.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 3924 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| City | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did the engine line-up get more powerful than the 1972-1981 generation?
Counting only engines actually offered, the 1972-1981 generation had 14 and this one has 21. The ceiling went from 178 to 218 hp, a move of +40 hp. The median went from 145 to 125 hp, a move of -20 hp.
What are the closest alternatives to the BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 4AT RWD (129 HP) outside its own brand?
Within 5% of the BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 4AT RWD (129 HP) and its 129 hp, in the same Medium class and from generations launched between 1976 and 1986, the closest engines from other brands are: ALFA ROMEO Alfetta 2.0L 5MT RWD (130 HP), CITROEN CX 2.4L 5MT FWD (128 HP), RENAULT 30 2.7L V6 3AT (131 HP).
What is the BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 4AT RWD (129 HP) like to run day to day?
Everyday figures: a combined 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km), 240 Nm of torque, a 4-speed automatic, and 12.3 s to 100 km/h. Placed against its peers, that consumption beats 60% of 123 Medium engines from generations launched between 1976 and 1986, where the median is 8.5 L/100km.
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