1988-1996 5 Series OverviewBMW 5 Series Overview (1988 - 1996)
E34
Tech Specs Summary
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- 117 - 155 mph
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- 5.9 - 13.7 seconds
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- 111 - 335 BHP
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- 22.6 - 39.8 mpg
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- 1,400 - 1,720 kg
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- 460 L (Saloon)
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- 460 - 1,540 L (Estate)
This generation of the BMW 5 Series (E34) was produced by the German manufacturer BMW between 1988 - 1996. It's a front engined car with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as either a saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 111 BHP 1.8 L Inline 4 petrol engine all the way to a 335 BHP 3 L V8 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 5 Series is the BMW M5 which scores 2.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 335 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 204 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the BMW 525tds touring is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 689 miles and can store 460-1,540 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,600 kg.