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BMW 5-Series E34

Years1988–1995
BodySedan
Variants47

The BMW 5-Series E34 is a sedan, produced 1988–1995. This generation includes 47 variants available in Petrol and Diesel, with outputs ranging from 113 to 340 hp. The quickest variant in this generation reaches 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. Drive configurations available include REAR WHEEL DRIVE and ALL WHEEL DRIVE. Select a variant below to compare full specifications, or use the fuel filter to narrow the list by powertrain type.

BMW 5-Series 1988 front view

BMW 5-Series E3447 variants

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CO₂
BMW M5
3,795 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
340hp / 250 kW
5.9s
12.5l/100km
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BMW M5
3,535 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
316hp / 232 kW
6.3s
11.9l/100km
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BMW 540i Executive
3,982 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
286hp / 210 kW
6.8s
11.5l/100km
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BMW 540i
3,982 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
286hp / 210 kW
6.8s
11.5l/100km
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BMW 530i Executive
2,997 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
218hp / 160 kW
8.8s
10.5l/100km
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BMW 530i Executive
2,997 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
218hp / 160 kW
7.7s
10.8l/100km
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BMW 530i
2,997 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
218hp / 160 kW
8.8s
10.5l/100km
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BMW 530i
2,997 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
218hp / 160 kW
7.7s
10.8l/100km
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BMW 535i
3,430 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
211hp / 155 kW
9.1s
11.5l/100km
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BMW 535i
3,430 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
211hp / 155 kW
7.7s
11.3l/100km
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BMW 525iX Executive
2,494 cc·Automatic·AWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
10.3s
9.5l/100km
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BMW 525iX Executive
2,494 cc·Automatic·AWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
9.5s
9.6l/100km
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BMW 525iX
2,494 cc·Automatic·AWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
10.3s
9.5l/100km
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BMW 525iX
2,494 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
9.5s
9.6l/100km
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BMW 525i Executive
2,494 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
9.5s
8.8l/100km
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BMW 525i Executive
2,494 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
8.6s
9.0l/100km
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BMW 525i
2,494 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
9.5s
8.8l/100km
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BMW 525i
2,494 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
192hp / 141 kW
8.6s
9.0l/100km
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BMW 530i
2,986 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
188hp / 138 kW
10.8s
11.1l/100km
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BMW 530i
2,986 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
188hp / 138 kW
8.6s
10.8l/100km
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BMW 525i
2,494 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
11.3s
9.8l/100km
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BMW 525i
2,494 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.5s
9.5l/100km
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BMW 520i Executive
1,991 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
11.7s
9.0l/100km
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BMW 520i Executive
1,991 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.6s
8.9l/100km
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BMW 520i
1,991 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
11.7s
9.0l/100km
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BMW 520i
1,991 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.6s
8.9l/100km
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BMW 525tds Executive
2,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
11.6s
7.2l/100km
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BMW 525tds Executive
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
11.0s
7.0l/100km
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BMW 525tds
2,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
11.6s
7.2l/100km
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BMW 525tds
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
143hp / 105 kW
11.0s
7.0l/100km
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BMW 520i
1,991 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
129hp / 95 kW
13.9s
10.3l/100km
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BMW 520i
1,991 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
129hp / 95 kW
11.9s
10.1l/100km
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BMW 525td Edition
2,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
116hp / 85 kW
13.9s
7.3l/100km
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BMW 525td Edition
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
116hp / 85 kW
12.9s
7.1l/100km
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BMW 525td Executive
2,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
116hp / 85 kW
13.9s
7.3l/100km
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BMW 525td Executive
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
116hp / 85 kW
12.9s
7.1l/100km
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BMW 525td
2,498 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
116hp / 85 kW
13.9s
7.3l/100km
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BMW 525td
2,498 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
116hp / 85 kW
12.9s
7.1l/100km
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BMW 524td
2,443 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
116hp / 85 kW
13.9s
7.3l/100km
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BMW 524td
2,443 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
116hp / 85 kW
12.9s
7.1l/100km
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BMW 518i Edition
1,796 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
13.7s
8.6l/100km
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BMW 518i Edition
1,796 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
12.3s
8.1l/100km
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BMW 518i Executive
1,796 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
13.7s
8.6l/100km
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BMW 518i Executive
1,796 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
12.3s
8.1l/100km
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BMW 518iN
1,796 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
13.7s
8.6l/100km
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BMW 518iN
1,796 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
12.3s
8.1l/100km
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BMW 518i
1,796 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
113hp / 83 kW
12.4s
8.6l/100km
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Updated Jun 2026 · Specifications sourced from manufacturer press releases and homologation documents.

Quick answers

What body type is the BMW 5-serie (1988-1995)?

The BMW 5-serie (1988-1995) is a sedan. All 47 variants in this generation share this body configuration. Full specifications including dimensions, weight, and cargo volume are listed on each variant page.

How many variants does the BMW 5-serie (1988-1995) have?

The BMW 5-serie (1988-1995) has 47 variants, each representing a distinct combination of engine output, transmission type, and equipment level. Browse the table below to compare power, acceleration, and consumption across all specs.

What years was the BMW 5-serie (1988-1995) produced?

The BMW 5-serie (1988-1995) was produced 1988–1995. During this production run the model was offered with multiple engine options and powertrain configurations. All variants from this period remain indexed with their original manufacturer specifications.

What fuel types are available in the BMW 5-serie (1988-1995)?

The BMW 5-serie (1988-1995) is available in Petrol, Diesel. Each fuel variant carries its own consumption rating, CO₂ output, and performance figures. Use the fuel filter above to narrow the list by powertrain type.