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 hp
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- 18.8 - 33.1 mpg
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- 3,086 - 3,792 lbs
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- 16.2 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 16.2 - 54.4 ft3 (Wagon)
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 sedan or wagon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 111 hp 1.8 L Inline 4 gasoline engine all the way to a 335 hp 3 L V8 gasoline 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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 10.8 lb/hp 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 16.2-54.4 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,527 lbs.