BMW 5 Series 518 5MT RWD (90 HP)
BMW 5 Series · 1981 - present · Petrol
The BMW 5 Series 518 5MT RWD (90 HP) produces 90 hp and 140 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.0 seconds and reaches 164 km/h.
- Power
- 90 hp
- Torque
- 140 Nm
- 0–100
- 14.0 s
- Top speed
- 164 km/h
Engine
| Power | 90 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 66 kW |
| Torque | 140 Nm |
| Displacement | 1,766 cc |
| Cylinders | L4 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 164 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 14.0 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 8.7 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 11.1 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 8.7 l/100 km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,620 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,624 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
| Cargo volume | 640 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,160 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,670 kg |
| Tyre size | 195/70H R14 |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 5 Series 518 5MT RWD (90 HP) compared with 821 trims of other cars from the 1978–1984 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 90 hp | 115 hp |
better than 36%
|
| Torque | 140 Nm | 178 Nm |
better than 37%
|
| Top speed | 164 km/h | 178 km/h |
better than 35%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 14.0 s | 12.7 s |
better than 32%
|
| Combined consumption | 8.7 l/100 km | 9.0 l/100 km |
better than 47%
|
| Cargo volume | 640 l | 431 l |
better than 92%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,160 kg | 1,172 kg |
better than 43%
|
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 4MT RWD (90 HP) | Petrol | 90 hp | 140 Nm | 14.0 s | 164 km/h | 9.2 l/100 km | — | |
| 518i 5MT RWD (102 HP) | Petrol | 102 hp | 135 Nm | 13.7 s | 172 km/h | 9.3 l/100 km | — | |
| 524td 4AT RWD (115 HP) | Diesel | 115 hp | 210 Nm | 13.6 s | 175 km/h | 7.2 l/100 km | — | |
| 524td 5MT RWD (115 HP) | Diesel | 115 hp | 210 Nm | 12.9 s | 180 km/h | 7.1 l/100 km | — | |
| 528e 5MT RWD (122 HP) | Petrol | 122 hp | 231 Nm | 11.5 s | 183 km/h | 9.4 l/100 km | — | |
| 528e 3AT RWD (122 HP) | Petrol | 122 hp | 231 Nm | 13.0 s | 180 km/h | 10.2 l/100 km | — | |
| 520i 3AT RWD (125 HP) | Petrol | 125 hp | 165 Nm | 14.4 s | 179 km/h | 9.9 l/100 km | — | |
| 520i 4MT RWD (125 HP) | Petrol | 125 hp | 165 Nm | 11.8 s | 185 km/h | 9.8 l/100 km | — | |
| 520i 5MT RWD (125 HP) | Petrol | 125 hp | 165 Nm | 11.8 s | 185 km/h | 9.2 l/100 km | — | |
| 525e 4AT RWD (125 HP) | Petrol | 125 hp | 240 Nm | 12.3 s | 180 km/h | 8.3 l/100 km | — | |
| 525e 5MT RWD (125 HP) | Petrol | 125 hp | 240 Nm | 10.7 s | 185 km/h | 8.3 l/100 km | — | |
| 525e 5MT RWD (129 HP) | Petrol | 129 hp | 240 Nm | 10.7 s | 188 km/h | 8.1 l/100 km | — |