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BMW 5 Series Sedan
1988 – 1995
Sedan Germany
The BMW 5 Series Sedan was in production from 1988 to 1995. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 115 to 286 hp. It was offered with rear-wheel drive and, on some versions, all-wheel drive. Compared with the previous generation (1981 – 1988), peak power rose from 218 to 286 hp, and minimum weight went up by 170 kg. The same generation also came as a estate.
Body styleSedan
Production1988 – 1995
Variants26
FuelPetrol, Diesel
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power115 – 286 hp
0–100 km/h6.3 – 14.1 s
Top speed190 – 249 km/h
Fuel economy7.0 – 11.5 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive
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| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 518i 4AT RWD (115 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 115 hp | 14.1 s | 192 | 4-speed automatic |
| 518i 5MT RWD (115 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 115 hp | 12.8 s | 192 | 5-speed manual |
| 525 TD 4AT RWD (115 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 115 hp | 13.9 s | 190 | 4-speed automatic |
| 525 TD 5MT RWD (115 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 115 hp | 12.9 s | 194 | 5-speed manual |
| 524 TD 4AT RWD (115 HP) 2.4 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 116 hp | 13.9 s | 190 | 4-speed automatic |
| 524 TD 5MT RWD (115 HP) 2.4 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 116 hp | 12.9 s | 192 | 5-speed manual |
| 520i 4AT RWD (129 HP) 2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 129 hp | 13.9 s | 198 | 4-speed automatic |
| 520i 5MT RWD (129 HP) 2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 129 hp | 11.8 s | 203 | 5-speed manual |
| 525 TDS 4AT RWD (143 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 143 hp | 11.6 s | 204 | 4-speed automatic |
| 525 TDS 5MT RWD (143 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 143 hp | 11.0 s | 208 | 5-speed manual |
| 520i 5AT RWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 150 hp | 12.0 s | 208 | 5-speed automatic |
| 520i 5MT RWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 150 hp | 10.0 s | 211 | 5-speed manual |
| 525i 4AT RWD (170 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 170 hp | 11.3 s | 217 | 4-speed automatic |
| 525i 5MT RWD (170 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 170 hp | 9.5 s | 221 | 5-speed manual |
| 530i 4AT RWD (188 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 188 hp | 10.8 s | 224 | 4-speed automatic |
| 530i 5MT RWD (188 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 188 hp | 8.6 s | 227 | 5-speed manual |
| 525i 4AT RWD (192 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 192 hp | 9.9 s | 225 | 4-speed automatic |
| 525i 5MT RWD (192 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 192 hp | 8.6 s | 230 | 5-speed manual |
| 525ix 5AT RWD (192 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 192 hp | 10.8 s | 217 | 5-speed automatic |
| 525ix 5MT RWD (192 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 192 hp | 9.5 s | 220 | 5-speed manual |
| 535i 4AT RWD (211 HP) 3.4 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 211 hp | 9.1 s | 232 | 4-speed automatic |
| 535i 5MT RWD (211 HP) 3.4 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 211 hp | 7.7 s | 235 | 5-speed manual |
| 530i 5AT RWD (218 HP) 3.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 218 hp | 8.8 s | 232 | 5-speed automatic |
| 530i 5MT RWD (218 HP) 3.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 218 hp | 7.7 s | 235 | 5-speed manual |
| 540i 5AT RWD (286 HP) 4.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 286 hp | 6.8 s | 249 | 5-speed automatic |
| 540i 6MT RWD (286 HP) 4.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 286 hp | 6.3 s | 249 | 6-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 84.6 KW @ 5500 RPM115 HP @ 5500 RPM113 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM165 Nm @ 4250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 119 mph (192 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 14.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3086 lbs (1400 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4211 lbs (1910 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 84.6 KW @ 5500 RPM115 HP @ 5500 RPM113 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM165 Nm @ 4250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 119 mph (192 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2932 lbs (1330 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4057 lbs (1840 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 204 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2498 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 84.6 KW @ 4800 RPM115 HP @ 4800 RPM113 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 164 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM222 Nm @ 1900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3307 lbs (1500 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4431 lbs (2010 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2498 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 84.6 KW @ 4800 RPM115 HP @ 4800 RPM113 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 164 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM222 Nm @ 1900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 120.5 mph (194 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3302.5 lbs (1498 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4354.1 lbs (1975 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 188 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2443 cm3 (149 ci)
- Power
- 85 KW @ 4800 RPM116 HP @ 4800 RPM114 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 162 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM220 Nm @ 2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3307 lbs (1500 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4431 lbs (2010 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2443 cm3 (149 ci)
- Power
- 85 KW @ 4800 RPM116 HP @ 4800 RPM114 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 162 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM220 Nm @ 2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 119.3 mph (192 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3262.8 lbs (1480 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4387.2 lbs (1990 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 188 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 1991 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 95 KW @ 6000 RPM129 HP @ 6000 RPM127 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 128 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM174 Nm @ 4250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 123 mph (198 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3131 lbs (1420 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4255 lbs (1930 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 1991 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 95 KW @ 6000 RPM129 HP @ 6000 RPM127 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 128 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM174 Nm @ 4250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 126.1 mph (203 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3086 lbs (1400 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4210.8 lbs (1910 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 240 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2498 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 105 KW @ 4800 RPM143 HP @ 4800 RPM141 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 192 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM260 Nm @ 2200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 127 mph (204 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3340 lbs (1515 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4464 lbs (2025 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2498 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 105 KW @ 4800 RPM143 HP @ 4800 RPM141 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 192 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM260 Nm @ 2200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 129 mph (208 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3335.6 lbs (1513 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4387.2 lbs (1990 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 185 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 1991 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 110.3 KW @ 5900 RPM150 HP @ 5900 RPM148 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 140 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM190 Nm @ 4700 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 129 mph (208 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3263 lbs (1480 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4387 lbs (1990 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 1991 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 110.3 KW @ 5900 RPM150 HP @ 5900 RPM148 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 140 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM190 Nm @ 4700 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 131 mph (211 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3142 lbs (1425 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4266 lbs (1935 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 125 KW @ 5900 RPM170 HP @ 5900 RPM168 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 164 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM222 Nm @ 4300 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 135 mph (217 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3241 lbs (1470 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4365 lbs (1980 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 125 KW @ 5900 RPM170 HP @ 5900 RPM168 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 164 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM222 Nm @ 4300 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 137.3 mph (221 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4321 lbs (1960 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 227 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2986 cm3 (182 ci)
- Power
- 138 KW @ 5800 RPM188 HP @ 5800 RPM185 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 192 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM260 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 139 mph (224 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3373 lbs (1530 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4497 lbs (2040 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2986 cm3 (182 ci)
- Power
- 138 KW @ 5800 RPM188 HP @ 5800 RPM185 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 192 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM260 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 141 mph (227 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3329 lbs (1510 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4453.3 lbs (2020 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 256 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 141.2 KW @ 5900 RPM192 HP @ 5900 RPM189 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM245 Nm @ 4700 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140 mph (225 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3296 lbs (1495 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4420 lbs (2005 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 141.2 KW @ 5900 RPM192 HP @ 5900 RPM189 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM245 Nm @ 4700 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 143 mph (230 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3263 lbs (1480 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4387 lbs (1990 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 141.2 KW @ 5900 RPM192 HP @ 5900 RPM189 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM245 Nm @ 4700 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 135 mph (217 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3538 lbs (1605 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4663 lbs (2115 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 141.2 KW @ 5900 RPM192 HP @ 5900 RPM189 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM245 Nm @ 4700 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 137 mph (220 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3461 lbs (1570 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4586 lbs (2080 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3430 cm3 (209 ci)
- Power
- 155 KW @ 5700 RPM211 HP @ 5700 RPM208 BHP @ 5700 RPM
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM249 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 144 mph (232 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/60 ZR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.6 in (1412 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3406 lbs (1545 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4530 lbs (2055 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3430 cm3 (209 ci)
- Power
- 155 KW @ 5700 RPM211 HP @ 5700 RPM208 BHP @ 5700 RPM
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM249 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 146 mph (235 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/60 ZR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.6 in (1412 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3362 lbs (1525 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4486.4 lbs (2035 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.9 mpg US (15.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 269 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 2997 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 160.3 KW @ 5800 RPM218 HP @ 5800 RPM215 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 214 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM290 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 144 mph (232 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3516 lbs (1595 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4641 lbs (2105 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 2997 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 160.3 KW @ 5800 RPM218 HP @ 5800 RPM215 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 214 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM290 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 146 mph (235 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3450 lbs (1565 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4575 lbs (2075 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 3982 cm3 (243 ci)
- Power
- 210 KW @ 5800 RPM286 HP @ 5800 RPM282 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM400 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph (249 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/60 ZR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.6 in (1412 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3638 lbs (1650 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4762 lbs (2160 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 273 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 3982 cm3 (243 ci)
- Power
- 210 KW @ 5800 RPM286 HP @ 5800 RPM282 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM400 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph (249 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/60 ZR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 185.8 in (4719 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.6 in (1412 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.7 in (2761 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3538 lbs (1605 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4685 lbs (2125 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 270 g/km
Length4,719 mm
Width1,750 mm
Height1,410 – 1,412 mm
Wheelbase2,761 mm
Curb weight1,330 – 1,650 kg
Torque165 – 400 Nm
Ranges across all 26 variants of this generation.
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