BMW M5 E34

BMW M5 E34
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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

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,720 mm Traficom–4,720 mm
Width1,750 mm Traficom–1,750 mm
Height1,390 mm RDW–1,392 mm
Wheelbase2,760–2,770 mm RDW–2,760 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,532–1,785 kg RDW–1,745 kg
Mass in running order1,632–1,885 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,100–2,280 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,400–1,600 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer700 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats4–5 RDW––
Doors4 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1992–1993(GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) · (GUZZLER) (FFS)3.5 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1991(GUZZLER) (FFS)3.5 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.