BMW Serija 5 E12
1972–1981
- Power
- 90–218hp
- 66–160 kW
- Fuel use
- from 10.5l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.5–14.5s
- Engine
- 1.8–3.5l
- petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual, Automatic
- Drive
- Rear-wheel
Engines and versions7
518Manual · Rear-wheel · 10.5 l/100 km · 14.5 s90hp66 kW
- Max power
- 90 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 14.5 s
- Top speed
- 160 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1972–1981
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,766 cm³
- Max power
- 66 kW · 90 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 10.5 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 14.5 s
- Top speed
- 160 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,250 kg
- Trunk volume
- 460 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
520Manual · Rear-wheel · 11 l/100 km · 12 s116hp85 kW
- Max power
- 116 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 12 s
- Top speed
- 175 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1972–1981
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,990 cm³
- Max power
- 85 kW · 116 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 11 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 12 s
- Top speed
- 175 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,280 kg
- Trunk volume
- 460 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
520iManual · Rear-wheel · 11.5 l/100 km · 11 s131hp96 kW
- Max power
- 131 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 11 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1972–1981
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,990 cm³
- Max power
- 96 kW · 131 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 11.5 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 11 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,290 kg
- Trunk volume
- 460 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
525Manual · Rear-wheel · 12 l/100 km · 9.8 s145hp107 kW
- Max power
- 145 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.8 s
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1972–1981
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cm³
- Max power
- 107 kW · 145 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 12 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.8 s
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,350 kg
- Trunk volume
- 460 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
528Manual · Rear-wheel · 12.5 l/100 km · 9 s165hp121 kW
- Max power
- 165 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 9 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1972–1981
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,788 cm³
- Max power
- 121 kW · 165 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 12.5 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 9 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,380 kg
- Trunk volume
- 460 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
528iAutomatic · Rear-wheel · 13 l/100 km · 8.5 s184hp135 kW
- Max power
- 184 hp
- Max torque
- 240 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.5 s
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1972–1981
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,788 cm³
- Max power
- 135 kW · 184 hp · at 5800 rpm
- Max torque
- 240 N·m · at 4200 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 9
- Bore × stroke
- 86 × 80 mm
- Engine code
- M30B28
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Number of gears
- 3
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 13 l/100 km
- City
- 17 l/100 km
- Highway
- 9.5 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.5 s
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,400 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,830 kg
- Trunk volume
- 460 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 195/70 R14
- Front track width
- 1,446 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,464 mm
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
M535iManual · Rear-wheel · 13.5 l/100 km · 7.5 s1979–1981218hp160 kW
- Max power
- 218 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.5 s
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1979–1981
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,453 cm³
- Max power
- 160 kW · 218 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 13.5 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.5 s
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,420 kg
- Trunk volume
- 460 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
Trim levels2
Base1972–198116features
Comfort
Power Steering, Front Power Windows
Interior
Folding Rear Seat, Tinted Windows, Front centre armrest, Black Interior, Fabric, Driver's Seat Height Adjustment, 5 Seats
Multimedia
12V Socket
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Halogen Headlights
Exterior
Full-size spare wheel, R14 Wheels, Steel Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking
SE1972–198121features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Front Power Windows
Interior
Sunroof, Rear Armrest, Folding Rear Seat, Front centre armrest, Beige Interior, Velour, 5 Seats
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Automatic Headlight Leveling, Halogen Headlights
Exterior
Metallic Paint, Full-size spare wheel, R14 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking
Dimensions and weight
Sedan
- Length
- 4,620 mm
- Width
- 1,690 mm
- Height
- 1,425 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,636 mm
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Trunk volume
- 460 l
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
- Curb weight
- 1,250–1,420 kg
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About the Serija 5 E12
BMW Serija 5 E12: 7 engines from 518 · 66 kW (90 hp) to M535i · 160 kW (218 hp), fuel consumption from 10.5 l/100 km, trim levels Base, SE. Used BMW Serija 5 E12 prices and listings in Montenegro.
Frequently asked questions
How much fuel does the BMW Serija 5 E12 use?
Combined consumption ranges from 10.5 to 13.5 l/100 km depending on the engine. The most frugal version is the 518 at 10.5 l/100 km.
Which engines does the BMW Serija 5 E12 come with?
7 engines are available: 518 · 66 kW (90 hp), 520 · 85 kW (116 hp), 520i · 96 kW (131 hp), 525 · 107 kW (145 hp), 528 · 121 kW (165 hp), 528i · 135 kW (184 hp), M535i · 160 kW (218 hp).
Which is the most powerful engine?
M535i: 160 kW (218 hp).
What are the dimensions of the BMW Serija 5 E12?
Length 4620 mm, width 1690 mm, height 1425 mm, wheelbase 2636 mm.