BMW 5-series Estate
09.1991 - 02.1994 · Europe
Generation 3, E34
E34
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BMW 5-series, Generation 3, E34, Europe market. This overview covers 21 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1991 - 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: 21 trim entries. Specification source ↗
- Seats
- 5
- Engine codes
- M40B18, M50B20, M50B25, M50B25TU, M51D25, M60B30, M60B40
- 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
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel
Equipment and practical details
BMW 5-series · Generation 3, E34 · Europe · 09.1991 - 02.1994. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.
- Separately opening rear glass
- This gives access to small items without lifting the whole tailgate. Check the glass latch, seals and access to the luggage area.
Specifications and technical details
21 versionsEstate
1.8 L, 113 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M40B18 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 518i MT | 09.1991 - 02.1994 |
2.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M50B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 520i MT | 09.1991 - 08.1992 | |
| 520i MT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
2.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M50B20 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 520i AT | 09.1991 - 08.1992 | |
| 520i AT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M50B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 525i MT | 09.1991 - 08.1992 |
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M50B25 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
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| 525i AT | 09.1991 - 08.1992 |
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)
M50B25 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive
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| 525iХ 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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| 525iХ 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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| 525iХ MT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)
M50B25TU · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive
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| 525iХ AT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
3.0 L, 218 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M60B30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
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| 530i MT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
3.0 L, 218 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M60B30 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
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| 530i AT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
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 |
2.5 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 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
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| 525tds АT | 09.1991 - 02.1994 |
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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
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| 525td AT | 04.1993 - 02.1994 |
Sedan
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M50B25TU · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 525i MT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M50B25TU · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
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| 525i AT | 09.1992 - 02.1994 |
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