BMW 5 Series Engine size
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| Variant | Year | Fuel | Engine | Cylinders | Aspiration | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 518 i Luxury | 1988 | Petrol | 1,766cc | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | 105 |
| Unspecified | 1986 | Petrol | 1,767cc | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | 77 |
| 518 i SE (+1 similar) | 1982–1996 | Petrol | 1,796cc | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | 115 |
| 518 i SE Touring | 1994 | Petrol | 1,796cc | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | 85 |
| 520I SE | 1989–1995 | Petrol | 1,990cc | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | 129 |
| 520I SE Auto | 1994 | Petrol | 1,990cc | 6 | Turbocharged | 129 |
| Unspecified | 1985 | Petrol | 1,990cc | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | 125 |
| 520I SE (+1 similar) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 1,991cc | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | 148 |
| 520I SE Touring | 1996 | Petrol | 1,991cc | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | 110 |
| 518d Luxury (+1 similar) | 2013–2014 | Diesel | 1,995cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 140.8 |
| 518d M Sport Auto (+1 similar) | 2014–2016 | Diesel | 1,995cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 147.5 |
| 520d M Sport (+8 similar) | 2010–2014 | Diesel | 1,995cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 181 |
| 520d M Sport Auto (+4 similar) | 2017–2020 | Diesel | 1,995cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 188 |
| 520d M Sport Business Edition (+11 similar) | 2008–2010 | Diesel | 1,995cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 174.3 |
| 520d M Sport MHEV Auto (+3 similar) | 2020–2023 | Diesel | 1,995cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 187.3 |
| 520d M Sport MHEV Auto (+5 similar) | 2014–2020 | Diesel | 1,995cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 187.7 |
| 520d M Touring Auto (+9 similar) | 2005–2008 | Diesel | 1,995cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 160.9 |
| 525D AC Auto (+4 similar) | 2012–2017 | Diesel | 1,995cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 214.6 |
| 520I SE (+4 similar) | 2012–2016 | Petrol | 1,997cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 181 |
| 528i Luxury Auto (+4 similar) | 2011–2015 | Petrol | 1,997cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 241.4 |
| 520I M Sport Auto (+1 similar) | 2018–2020 | Petrol | 1,998cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 181 |
| 520i M Sport MHEV Auto | 2020–2023 | Petrol | 1,998cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 181.4 |
| 520I M Sport Pro Auto (+1 similar) | 2023–2024 | Petrol | 1,998cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 205.2 |
| 530e M Sport Auto (+1 similar) | 2024 | Petrol/Electric | 1,998cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 295 |
| 530e M Sport Auto (+1 similar) | 2024–2025 | Petrol/Electric | 1,998cc | 4 | Turbo | 295 |
| 530e SE Auto (+2 similar) | 2017–2020 | Petrol/Electric | 1,998cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 248.1 |
| 530e SE Auto (+4 similar) | 2020–2023 | Petrol/Electric | 1,998cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 288.9 |
| 530i M Sport Auto (+1 similar) | 2017–2020 | Petrol | 1,998cc | 4 | Turbocharged | 248 |
| 520I SE (+4 similar) | 2001–2004 | Petrol | 2,171cc | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | 167.6 |
| 523I SE Auto (+3 similar) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 2,494cc | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | 168 |
| 525 | 2010 | Petrol | 2,494cc | 4 | — | — |
| 525 i SE (+1 similar) | 1989–1996 | Petrol | 2,494cc | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | 170 |
| 525 i SE Auto | 1996 | Petrol | 2,494cc | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | 189 |
| 525 i Sport (+1 similar) | 1995 | Petrol | 2,494cc | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | 192 |
| 525I SE Auto (+6 similar) | 2000–2009 | Petrol | 2,494cc | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | 189.1 |
| 523i M Sport Auto (+6 similar) | 2005–2006 | Petrol | 2,497cc | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | 174.3 |
| 523I SE Auto (+6 similar) | 2007–2009 | Petrol | 2,497cc | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | 187.7 |
| 525d M Sport Auto (+9 similar) | 2004–2007 | Diesel | 2,497cc | 6 | Turbocharged | 174.3 |
| 525d SE (+1 similar) | 2001–2002 | Diesel | 2,497cc | 6 | Turbocharged | 160.9 |
| 525i SE (+6 similar) | 2005–2008 | Petrol | 2,497cc | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | 214.6 |
| 525 TDS | 1998 | Diesel | 2,498cc | 6 | Turbocharged | 105 |
| 525 TDS SE Auto | 1996 | Diesel | 2,498cc | 6 | Turbocharged | 141 |
| 528 I | 1999 | Petrol | 2,778cc | 4 | — | — |
| 528I Auto | 1983 | Petrol | 2,788cc | 4 | — | — |
| 528I SE Auto (+4 similar) | 1996–2000 | Petrol | 2,793cc | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | 190 |
| 530D SE Auto (+1 similar) | 1999–2000 | Diesel | 2,926cc | 6 | Turbocharged | 181 |
| 530D SE Auto (+6 similar) | 2001–2003 | Diesel | 2,926cc | 6 | Turbocharged | 190.4 |
| 5 ActiveHybrid M Sport Auto (+2 similar) | 2012–2015 | Petrol/Electric | 2,979cc | 6 | Turbocharged | 340.6 |
| 525I Auto | 2010 | Petrol | 2,979cc | 6 | Turbocharged | 300.4 |
| 530I Sport (+7 similar) | 2001–2004 | Petrol | 2,979cc | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | 228 |
These figures are recorded specifications. They describe a version of the model, not a test of one used car.
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BMW 5 Series Engine size
Recorded engine size by make and model. Look up a registration or a VIN.
These figures are recorded specifications. They describe a version of the model, not a test of one used car.
These figures are recorded specifications. They describe a version of the model, not a test of one used car.
Look up a registration or a VIN.