BMW 5 Series 518 4MT RWD (90 HP)
BMW 5 Series · 1972 - present · Petrol
The BMW 5 Series 518 4MT RWD (90 HP) produces 90 hp and 142 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.0 seconds and reaches 160 km/h.
- Power
- 90 hp
- Torque
- 142 Nm
- 0–100
- 14.0 s
- Top speed
- 160 km/h
Engine
| Power | 90 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 66 kW |
| Torque | 142 Nm |
| Displacement | 1,776 cc |
| Cylinders | L4 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 14.0 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 9.5 l/100 km |
|---|
Transmission
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,618 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
| Cargo volume | 620 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,240 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,700 kg |
| Tyre size | 175 Sr14 |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 5 Series 518 4MT RWD (90 HP) compared with 446 trims of other cars from the 1969–1975 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 90 hp | 154 hp |
better than 25%
|
| Torque | 142 Nm | 239 Nm |
better than 30%
|
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h |
better than 28%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 14.0 s | 12.6 s |
better than 26%
|
| Combined consumption | 9.5 l/100 km | 12.1 l/100 km |
better than 66%
|
| Cargo volume | 620 l | 367 l |
better than 95%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,240 kg | 1,264 kg |
better than 50%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
Trims and engine versions — BMW 5 Series
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 518 3AT RWD (90 HP) | Petrol | 90 hp | 142 Nm | 16.0 s | 154 km/h | 12.0 l/100 km | — | |
| 520 3AT RWD (115 HP) | Petrol | 115 hp | 162 Nm | 13.0 s | 171 km/h | 14.0 l/100 km | — | |
| 520 4MT RWD (115 HP) | Petrol | 115 hp | 162 Nm | 11.8 s | 175 km/h | 10.7 l/100 km | — | |
| 520i 3AT RWD (130 HP) | Petrol | 130 hp | 178 Nm | 12.3 s | 180 km/h | 11.5 l/100 km | — | |
| 520i 4MT RWD (130 HP) | Petrol | 130 hp | 178 Nm | 11.1 s | 183 km/h | 9.9 l/100 km | — | |
| 525 3AT RWD (145 HP) | Petrol | 145 hp | 208 Nm | 11.8 s | 185 km/h | 12.0 l/100 km | — | |
| 525 4MT RWD (145 HP) | Petrol | 145 hp | 208 Nm | 10.1 s | 193 km/h | 10.5 l/100 km | — | |
| 528 3AT RWD (165 HP) | Petrol | 165 hp | 233 Nm | 10.7 s | 190 km/h | 13.0 l/100 km | — | |
| 528 4MT RWD (165 HP) | Petrol | 165 hp | 233 Nm | 9.5 s | 198 km/h | 10.8 l/100 km | — | |
| 528i 3AT RWD (177 HP) | Petrol | 177 hp | 235 Nm | 11.7 s | 200 km/h | 12.2 l/100 km | — | |
| 528i 4MT RWD (177 HP) | Petrol | 177 hp | 235 Nm | 9.3 s | 208 km/h | 10.6 l/100 km | — | |
| 530i 3AT RWD (178 HP) | Petrol | 178 hp | 251 Nm | 11.0 s | 180 km/h | 14.7 l/100 km | — |