All specs for the 1998 BMW 5 Series
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523i
- Audio
- Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
- Capacity: 6
- Cassette Player
- Disc Autochanger
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Type: Stereo
- Type: Concealable
- Type: Element
- Type: Integrated In Dash
- Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- Body exterior
- Body Type: Sedan
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
- Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
- Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
- Colour Of Body Side Moulding: Black/grey
- Colour: Black
- Local Body Type: Sedan
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Non-corrosive Panel Location: Part
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 4
- Size Of Body Side Molding: Narrow
- Brakes
- Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
- Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Painted
- Front Bumper Rubbing Strip
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
- Rear Bumper Rubbing Strip
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.17
- Cargo area
- Type: Straps
- Convenience
- Adjustment Settings: 3
- Delayed Fade
- Door Mirror Position
- Driver Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Mirror Location: Driver
- Illuminated Front Ashtray
- Illuminated Front Seat Lighter
- Location: Front
- Location: Front
- Location: Front Seats
- Location: Passenger
- Location: Rear
- Location: Rear
- Number Of Door Switches: 4
- Number Of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 3
- Operation: Electric
- Passenger Mirror Illuminated
- Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
- Wheel Position
- Dimensions
- Front Headroom (in): 38.7
- Front Headroom (mm): 984
- Front Hip Room (in): 58
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1472
- Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.8
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1442
- Front Track (mm): 1516
- Overall Height (mm): 1435
- Overall Length (mm): 4775
- Overall Width (mm): 1800
- Rear Headroom (in): 37.8
- Rear Headroom (mm): 961
- Rear Hip Room (in): 58.5
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1487
- Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 460
- Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.9
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1420
- Rear Track (mm): 1530
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
- Wheelbase (mm): 2830
- Doors
- Color: Body Colour
- Engine
- Bore Engine: 84
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2494
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Engine Location: Front
- Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
- Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Stroke Engine: 75
- Type: 3-way
- Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Fuel
- Capacity (l): 70
- Capacity Gal: 18.5
- Fuel Types: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
- Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Type: Premium Unleaded
- Instrumentation
- Average Fuel Consumption
- Average Speed
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Range For Remaining Fuel
- Type: Digital
- Type: Digital Display
- Type: Gauge
- Type: Gauge
- Type: Partial Digital
- Type: Warning Light
- Interior trim
- Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
- Load Area: Textile
- Material: Cloth
- Type: Textile
- Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
- Lights
- Auto Off With Ignition
- Configuration: Twin
- Internal Height Adjustment
- Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
- Locks
- Includes Dead Bolt
- Includes Fuel Filler Door
- Includes Power Windows
- Includes Trunk Hatch
- Internal Switch
- Operation: Remote
- Remote Operation
- Paint
- Type: Gloss
- Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 11
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.5
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.5
- As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.1
- Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 30.9
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
- Maximum Power (kw): 125
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 226
- Maximum Speed (mph): 140
- Maximum Torque (nm): 245
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 181
- Measurement Standard: Eec
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
- Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Tilting
- Front Sunroof Type: Steel
- Material: Cloth/felt
- Safety
- Center Operation: Reel
- Center Seat Position: Centre
- Center Type: 3-point
- Driver Height Adjustable
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Pre Tensioners
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Front Seats Number: 2
- Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
- Location: Driver
- Location: Front
- Location: Passenger
- Location: Rear
- Location: Rear Seats
- Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensor
- Passenger Height Adjustable
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Type: 3-point
- Passenger Type: 3-point
- Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Rear Seats Number: 3
- Type: Integrated
- Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Capacity: 5
- Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Main Seat Material: Leather
- Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Steering
- Height Adjustment
- Telescopic Adjustment
- Type: Leather Covered
- Storage
- Dashboard Storage: Open
- Dashboard Type: Full
- Floor Storage: Lidded
- Floor Type: Full
- Illuminated
- Lid
- Location: Dashboard
- Location: Driver
- Location: Floor
- Location: Front Seats
- Location: Passenger
- Location: Rear Seats
- Lockable
- Suspension
- Front Spring Type: Coil
- Front Stabilizer Bar
- Front Type: Strut
- Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Location: Rear
- Rear Operation: Automatic
- Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Rear Type: Multi-link
- Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.15
- Controlled By: Engine Management
- Driven Wheels: Rear
- Electronic Control Auto Only
- Lock Up Auto Only
- Manual Mode
- Mode Select Auto Only
- Number Of Speeds: 5
- Type: Automatic
- Ventilation
- Digital Display
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Micro Filter
- Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
- Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Push Button Heater Controls
- Rear Seat Heater Ducts
- Recirculation Setting
- Visibility
- Auto Dimming
- Cleaners Type: High Pressure
- Defogger
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Location: ?
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Location: Rear
- Location: Side
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Blind Type: Electric
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
- Side Blind Type: Manual
- Warranty
- Distance (km): 20000
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (mile): 12400
- Duration (months): 12
- Duration (months): 24
- Duration (months): 24
- Duration (months): 24
- Duration (months): 72
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2020
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1540
- Wheels
- Front Covers: Full
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Composite
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Location: Front
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Covers: Full
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 15
- Rear Rim Type: Composite
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Bodytype
- Sedan
Drivetrain
- Rear
Transmission
- Automatic
528i
Adds to 523i:
- Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.32
- Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1512
- Rear Track (mm): 1526
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.7
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11500
- Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.2
- Engine (l): 2.8
- Engine (cc): 2793
- Stroke Engine: 84
- Interior trim
- Material: Leather
- Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.1
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.4
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.4
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.1
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.2
- Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 29.8
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 193
- Maximum Power (kw): 142
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 234
- Maximum Speed (mph): 145
- Maximum Torque (nm): 280
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 206
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 2.93
- Visibility
- Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
- Safety Operation For Rear Power Windows
- Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2035
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1555
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 7
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Removes from 523i:
- Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.17
- Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1516
- Rear Track (mm): 1530
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
- Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2494
- Stroke Engine: 75
- Interior trim
- Material: Cloth
- Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 11
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.5
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.5
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.1
- Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 30.9
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
- Maximum Power (kw): 125
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 226
- Maximum Speed (mph): 140
- Maximum Torque (nm): 245
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 181
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.15
- Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2020
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1540
- Wheels
- Front Covers: Full
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Composite
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Covers: Full
- Rear Rim Type: Composite
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Bodytype
- Sedan
- Station Wagon
Drivetrain
- Rear
Transmission
- Automatic
535i
Adds to 528i:
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 102.37
- Convenience
- Illuminated Rear Seat Lighter
- Location: Rear Seats
- Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1435
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
- Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10
- Engine (l): 3.5
- Engine (cc): 3498
- Engine Configuration: V
- Number Of Cylinders: 8
- Stroke Engine: 78.9
- Instrumentation
- Message Display
- Locks
- Interior Monitoring
- Peripheral
- Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 12.4
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.9
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 30
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.9
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12.4
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 19
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.1
- Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 28.8
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 235
- Maximum Power (kw): 173
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
- Maximum Speed (mph): 149
- Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 236
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
- Seats
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Steering
- Electric Adjustment
- Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2170
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1690
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 16
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 16
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Removes from 528i:
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.32
- Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1512
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.7
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11500
- Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.2
- Engine (l): 2.8
- Engine (cc): 2793
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Stroke Engine: 84
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.1
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.4
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.4
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.1
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.2
- Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 29.8
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 193
- Maximum Power (kw): 142
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 234
- Maximum Speed (mph): 145
- Maximum Torque (nm): 280
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 206
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
- Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2035
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1555
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 15
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 15
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Bodytype
- Sedan
Drivetrain
- Rear
Transmission
- Automatic
540i
Adds to 535i:
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 122.45
- Engine
- Bore Engine: 92
- Engine (l): 4.4
- Engine (cc): 4398
- Stroke Engine: 82.7
- Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 13
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.2
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 29
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.2
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.7
- Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 26.7
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 286
- Maximum Power (kw): 210
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
- Maximum Speed (mph): 155
- Maximum Torque (nm): 420
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 310
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 2.81
- Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2195
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1715
Removes from 535i:
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 102.37
- Engine
- Bore Engine: 84
- Engine (l): 3.5
- Engine (cc): 3498
- Stroke Engine: 78.9
- Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 12.4
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.9
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 30
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.9
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12.4
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 19
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.1
- Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 28.8
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 235
- Maximum Power (kw): 173
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
- Maximum Speed (mph): 149
- Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 236
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 2.93
- Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2170
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1690
Bodytype
- Sedan
Drivetrain
- Rear
Transmission
- Automatic
540i Executive
Adds to 540i:
- Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 10
- Seats
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Visibility
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
Removes from 540i:
- Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
Bodytype
- Sedan
Drivetrain
- Rear
Transmission
- Automatic
