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BMW 5 Series (E28) 524td (115 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E28)
Modification (Engine) 524td (115 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 9 l/100 km
26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.2 l/100 km
45.2 US mpg
54.3 UK mpg
19.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.1 l/100 km
33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 12.3 sec
Maximum speed 180 km/h
111.85 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.3 kg/Hp, 88.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.2 kg/Nm, 161.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 115 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 47.1 Hp/l
Torque 210 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
154.89 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M21D24
Engine displacement 2443 cm3
149.08 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm
3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 81 mm
3.19 in.
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine oil capacity 5.7 l
6.02 US qt | 5.02 UK qt
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Coolant 11 l
11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1300 kg
2866.01 lbs.
Max. weight 1810 kg
3990.37 lbs.
Max load 510 kg
1124.36 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
Tires size 175/80 R14
Wheel rims size 14