BMW M5 E34

The BMW M5 E34 (1988–1995): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 2 versions in the United States.
Model codes: E34
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,720 mm Traficom | – | 4,720 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm Traficom | – | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,390 mm RDW | – | 1,392 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760–2,770 mm RDW | – | 2,760 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,532–1,785 kg RDW | – | 1,745 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,632–1,885 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,100–2,280 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,400–1,600 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 700 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4–5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 368 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,577 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
All 2 versions of the BMW M5 E34
United States 2 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1993(GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) · (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 3.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 1991(GUZZLER) (FFS) | 3.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





