BMW 5-series Sedan
11.1987 - 02.1994 · Europe
Generation 3, E34
E34
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BMW 5-series, Generation 3, E34, Europe market. This overview covers 31 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (11.1987 - 02.1994). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.
Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.
Overview based on recorded specifications: 31 trim entries. Specification source ↗
- Seats
- 5
- Engine displacement, cc
- 1796–3982
- Drive layout
- Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
- Transmission
- Automatic 4, Automatic 5, Manual 5, Manual 6
- Wheelbase, mm
- 2761
- Ground clearance, mm
- 120–140
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel
Specifications and technical details
31 versions1.8 L, 113 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M40B18 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 518i MT | 08.1989 - 02.1994 |
2.0 L, 129 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M20B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
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| 520i MT | 11.1987 - 04.1990 |
2.0 L, 129 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M20B20 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
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| 520i AT | 11.1987 - 04.1990 |
2.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M50B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
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| 520i MT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 | |
| 520i MT | 05.1990 - 08.1992 |
2.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M50B20 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
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| 520i AT | 05.1990 - 08.1992 | |
| 520i AT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
2.5 L, 170 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M20B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
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| 525i MT | 11.1987 - 04.1990 |
2.5 L, 170 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M20B25 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
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| 525i AT | 11.1987 - 04.1990 |
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M50B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
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| 525i MT | 05.1990 - 08.1992 |
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M50B25 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
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| 525i АT | 05.1990 - 08.1992 |
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M50B25TU · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
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| 525i MT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M50B25TU · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
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| 525i AT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)
M50B25 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive
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| 525i MT | 10.1991 - 08.1992 |
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)
M50B25 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive
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| 525i AT | 10.1991 - 08.1992 |
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)
M50B25TU · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive
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| 525i MT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)
M50B25TU · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive
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| 525i AT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
2.9 L, 188 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M30B30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
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| 530i MT | 11.1987 - 08.1992 |
2.9 L, 188 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M30B30 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
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| 530i AT | 11.1987 - 08.1992 |
3.0 L, 218 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M60B30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
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| 530i MT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
3.0 L, 218 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M60B30 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
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| 530i AT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
3.4 L, 211 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M30B35 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
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| 535i MT | 11.1987 - 09.1992 |
3.4 L, 211 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M30B35 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
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| 535i AT | 11.1987 - 09.1992 |
4.0 L, 286 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M60B40 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
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| 540i MT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
4.0 L, 286 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M60B40 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
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| 540i AT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
2.4 L, 115 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M21D24 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
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| 524td MT | 03.1988 - 08.1991 |
2.4 L, 115 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M21D24 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
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| 524td AT | 03.1988 - 08.1991 |
2.5 L, 115 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M51D25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
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| 525td MT | 04.1993 - 02.1994 |
2.5 L, 115 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M51D25 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
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| 525td AT | 04.1993 - 02.1994 |
2.5 L, 143 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M51D25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
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| 525tds MT | 09.1991 - 02.1994 |
2.5 L, 143 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M51D25 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
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| 525tds AT | 09.1991 - 02.1994 |
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