Generation 2, E28

BMW 5-series Sedan

06.1981 - 12.1987 · Europe

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Generation 2, E28

E28

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BMW 5-series, Generation 2, E28, Europe market. This overview covers 26 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (06.1981 - 12.1987). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 26 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: M10B18, M20B20Kat, M20B20LE, M20B27, M21D24, M30B25, M30B28LE, M30B35M
Engine displacement, cc: 1766–3430
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2628
Ground clearance, mm: 140
Fuel: Petrol, Diesel

Specifications and technical details

26 versions

Engine, transmission and drive Specification name

1.8 L, 90 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M10B18 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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518 MT	06.1981 - 07.1984

1.8 L, 105 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M10B18 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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518i MT	06.1981 - 12.1987

2.0 L, 125 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M20B20LE · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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520i MT	06.1981 - 07.1985

2.0 L, 129 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M20B20Kat · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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520i MT	08.1985 - 12.1987

2.0 L, 125 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M20B20LE · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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520i AT	06.1981 - 07.1985

2.0 L, 129 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M20B20Kat · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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520i AT	08.1985 - 12.1987

2.7 L, 125 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M20B27 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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525e MT	03.1983 - 08.1985

2.7 L, 125 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M20B27 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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525e AT	03.1983 - 08.1985

2.7 L, 129 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M20B27 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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525e MT	09.1985 - 12.1987

2.7 L, 129 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M20B27 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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525e AT	09.1985 - 12.1987

2.7 L, 122 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M20B27 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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525e MT	09.1985 - 12.1987

2.7 L, 122 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M20B27 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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525e AT	09.1985 - 12.1987

2.5 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M30B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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525i MT	06.1981 - 12.1987

2.5 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M30B25 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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525i AT	06.1981 - 12.1987

2.8 L, 184 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M30B28LE · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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528i MT	06.1981 - 12.1987

2.8 L, 184 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M30B28LE · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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528i AT	06.1981 - 12.1987

3.4 L, 218 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M30B35M · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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535i MTTop grade	07.1984 - 12.1987
M 535i MTTop grade	07.1984 - 12.1987

3.4 L, 218 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M30B35M · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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535i ATTop grade	07.1984 - 12.1987
M 535i ATTop grade	07.1984 - 12.1987

3.4 L, 185 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M30B35M · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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535i MTTop grade	01.1985 - 12.1987
M 535i MTTop grade	01.1985 - 12.1987

3.4 L, 185 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M30B35M · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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535i ATTop grade	01.1985 - 12.1987
M 535i ATTop grade	01.1985 - 12.1987

2.4 L, 86 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M21D24 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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524d MT	03.1986 - 12.1987

2.4 L, 115 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M21D24 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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524td MT	09.1983 - 12.1987

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