Generation 3, E34, facelift

BMW 5-series Estate

03.1994 - 06.1996 · Europe

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Generation 3, E34, facelift

E34

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BMW 5-series, Generation 3, E34, facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 16 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.1994 - 06.1996). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 16 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: M43B18, M50B20, 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, Gas/бензин, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

BMW 5-series · Generation 3, E34, facelift · Europe · 03.1994 - 06.1996. 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.

Generation and equipment description ↗

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

16 versions

Engine, transmission and drive Specification name

Estate

2.5 L, 143 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M51D25 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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525tds АT	03.1994 - 06.1996

2.5 L, 143 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M51D25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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525tds MT	03.1994 - 06.1996

1.8 L, 115 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M43B18 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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518i MT	03.1994 - 06.1996

4.0 L, 286 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M60B40 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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540i AT	03.1994 - 06.1996

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

M60B30 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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530i AT	03.1994 - 06.1996

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

M50B20 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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520i AT	03.1994 - 06.1996

4.0 L, 286 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M60B40 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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540i MT	03.1994 - 06.1996

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

M60B30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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530i MT	03.1994 - 06.1996

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

M50B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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520i MT	03.1994 - 06.1996

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	03.1994 - 06.1996

2.5 L, 115 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M51D25 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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525td AT	03.1994 - 06.1996

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

M51D25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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525td MT	03.1994 - 06.1996

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	03.1994 - 06.1996

1.8 L, 115 hp, газ/petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M43B18 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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518g MT	11.1995 - 06.1996

Sedan

2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M50B25TU · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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525i AT	03.1994 - 06.1996

2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M50B25TU · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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525i MT	03.1994 - 06.1996

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