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Engines1981–1988

What engines does the BMW 5-serie (1981-1988) come with?

The BMW 5-serie (1981-1988) was offered with 18 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.

EnginePowerTorqueTransmissionDriveTop speed0-100 km/hConsumptionAvailable on
3.5L Petrol286 hp340 NmManualRear Wheel Drive245 km/h6.5 s11.3 l/100km1 trim
3.4L Petrol218 hp310 NmAutomaticRear Wheel Drive223 km/h8.9 s10.7 l/100km2 trims
3.4L Petrol218 hp310 NmManualRear Wheel Drive230 km/h7.2 s10.4 l/100km2 trims
2.8L Petrol184 hp240 NmAutomaticRear Wheel Drive208 km/h10.8 s10.3 l/100km1 trim
2.8L Petrol184 hp240 NmManualRear Wheel Drive215 km/h8.4 s10.2 l/100km1 trim
2.5L Petrol150 hp215 NmAutomaticRear Wheel Drive195 km/h11.9 s10.0 l/100km1 trim
2.5L Petrol150 hp215 NmManualRear Wheel Drive201 km/h9.8 s10.0 l/100km1 trim
2.7L Petrol129 hp230 NmAutomaticRear Wheel Drive183 km/h13.1 s8.8 l/100km2 trims
2.7L Petrol129 hp230 NmManualRear Wheel Drive188 km/h11.3 s8.8 l/100km2 trims
2.0L Petrol129 hp164 NmAutomaticRear Wheel Drive183 km/h14.4 s9.8 l/100km2 trims
2.0L Petrol129 hp164 NmManualRear Wheel Drive190 km/h12.1 s10.0 l/100km2 trims
2.0L Petrol125 hp170 NmAutomaticRear Wheel Drive184 km/h13.8 s8.7 l/100km1 trim
2.0L Petrol125 hp170 NmManualRear Wheel Drive188 km/h11.4 s8.8 l/100km1 trim
2.4L Diesel115 hp210 NmAutomaticRear Wheel Drive175 km/h13.6 s7.2 l/100km1 trim
2.4L Diesel115 hp210 NmManualRear Wheel Drive180 km/h12.9 s7.1 l/100km1 trim
1.8L Petrol105 hp145 NmManualRear Wheel Drive175 km/h12.6 s8.0 l/100km1 trim
2.4L Diesel86 hp152 NmManualRear Wheel Drive164 km/h18.1 s7.4 l/100km1 trim
1.8L Petrol——ManualRear Wheel Drive———1 trim
How this is measured

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.

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