The BMW 5-serie (1974-1981) was offered with 8 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L Petrol | 184 hp | 240 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 11.7 s | 12.2 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.8L Petrol | 184 hp | 240 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 208 km/h | 9.3 s | 11.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.5L Petrol | 150 hp | 208 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 13.1 s | 11.5 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.5L Petrol | 150 hp | 208 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 193 km/h | 10.1 s | 10.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.0L Petrol | 122 hp | 160 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 174 km/h | 15.7 s | 10.4 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.0L Petrol | 122 hp | 160 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 180 km/h | 12.4 s | 10.2 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 140 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 160 km/h | 17.3 s | 10.3 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 140 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 160 km/h | 14.8 s | 10.3 l/100km | 1 trim |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.