BMW 5-Series Saloon (1988 - 1996) Specs & Dimensions

Follow three simple steps to get to your desired version of the BMW 5-Series Saloon 1988. First, select the trim that you're looking for in the drop-down below. Next, select the engine you're looking for from the second drop-down. Finally, Select the exact version you're looking for. Now, you can get to the full spec details of your perfect BMW 5-Series Saloon 1988.

View detailed specifications by selecting the trim, engine, and version. What do these terms mean?

Trim, engine and version explained

To access the precise data on the BMW 5-Series Saloon 1988 you need to know the trim, engine and version.

Trim:

Most BMW models come in multiple trim levels, with more equipment being fitted the more expensive they are.

Engine:

Similarly, many BMW trim levels are also available with different engine options, some focusing on economy, others on performance.

Version:

Finally, the version is determined by the car's bodystyle, number of doors and whether it has a manual or automatic gearbox.

Step 1 of 3 - Select trim level

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
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Step 2 of 3 - Select engine

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Step 3 of 3 - Select version

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  • 3.5 4d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 315 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 0
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

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  • 3.8 4d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 340 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 0
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 518i 4d
  • 518i 4d Auto
  • 518i SE 4d
  • 518i SE 4d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 115 bhp
0-60mph 12.8 sec
MPG 34
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 113 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 0
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 115 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 34
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 115 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 0
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 520i 4d
  • 520i 4d Auto
  • 520i SE 4d
  • 520i SE 4d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 150 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 30
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 150 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 31
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 150 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 30
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 150 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 31
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 525 td 4d
  • 525 td 4d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 115 bhp
0-60mph 12.5 sec
MPG 39
Miles per tank 686 miles
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4720 mm x Width 1751 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 115 bhp
0-60mph 13.5 sec
MPG 38
Miles per tank 668 miles
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4720 mm x Width 1751 mm

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  • 525 tds 4d
  • 525 tds 4d Auto
  • 525 tds SE 4d
  • 525 tds SE 4d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 143 bhp
0-60mph 10.6 sec
MPG 39
Miles per tank 686 miles
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4720 mm x Width 1751 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 143 bhp
0-60mph 11.2 sec
MPG 38
Miles per tank 668 miles
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4720 mm x Width 1751 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 143 bhp
0-60mph 10.6 sec
MPG 39
Miles per tank 686 miles
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4720 mm x Width 1751 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 143 bhp
0-60mph 11.2 sec
MPG 38
Miles per tank 668 miles
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4720 mm x Width 1751 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 525i 4d
  • 525i 4d Auto
  • 525i SE 4d
  • 525i SE 4d Auto
  • 525i Sport 4d
  • 525i Sport 4d Auto
  • 525iX 4WD 4d
  • 525iX 4WD 4d Auto
  • 525iX SE 4WD 4d
  • 525iX SE 4WD 4d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 192 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 30
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 192 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 31
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 192 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 30
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 192 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 31
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 192 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 30
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 192 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 31
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 192 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 28
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 192 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 29
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 192 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 28
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 192 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 29
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 530i 4d
  • 530i 4d Auto
  • 530i SE 4d
  • 530i SE EH 4d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 188 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 0
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 188 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 0
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 188 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 0
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 188 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 0
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 530i V8 4d
  • 530i V8 4d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 218 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 25
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 218 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 26
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 535i 4d
  • 535i EH 4d Auto
  • 535i SE 4d
  • 535i SE EH 4d Auto
  • 535i Sport 4d
  • 535i Sport EH 4d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 211 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 0
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 211 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 0
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 211 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 0
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 211 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 0
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 211 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 0
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 211 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 0
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 540i 4d
  • 540i 4d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 286 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 25
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 286 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 23
Miles per tank N/A
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4724 mm x Width 1752 mm
BMW 5-Series Saloon 1988 trim specs