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| What is the body type? | Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 12.7 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 250 km/h 0-100 km/h: 6.4 sec |
| How much power? | 286 Hp, 400 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 4.0 l 3982 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 8, V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4720 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1751 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1680 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2230 kg |
| How much trunk (boot) space? | 460 - 910 l |
| How many gears? | 6 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 5 Series |
| Generation | 5 Series (E34) |
| Modification (Engine) | 540i (286 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 12.7 l/100 km 18.52 US mpg 22.24 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 6.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.4 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.9 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 286 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 71.8 Hp/l |
| Torque | 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | M60B40 |
| Engine displacement | 3982 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 89 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 80 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.5 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1680 kg |
| Max. weight | 2230 kg |
| Max load | 550 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 460 - 910 l |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4720 mm |
| Width | 1751 mm |
| Height | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2761 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | R15 |
