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BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E28)
Modification (Engine) 518i (105 Hp)
Start of production 1983 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 11 l/100 km
21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.1 l/100 km
38.6 US mpg
46.3 UK mpg
16.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.7 l/100 km
27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 12 sec
Maximum speed 175 km/h
108.74 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11 kg/Hp, 90.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.6 kg/Nm, 116.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 105 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 59.5 Hp/l
Torque 135 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
99.57 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M10B18
Engine displacement 1766 cm3
107.77 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 89 mm
3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 71 mm
2.8 in.
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Coolant 7 l
7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1160 kg
2557.36 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm
181.89 in.
Width 1700 mm
66.93 in.
Height 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2625 mm
103.35 in.
Front track 1430 mm
56.3 in.
Rear (Back) track 1470 mm
57.87 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm
5.51 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc