BMW 5 series I (E12) Sedan

1972–1976 · 11 versions

Power: 90–182 hp (66–134 kW)
Fuel: Gasoline
Gearbox: Manual
Drive: Rear
Fuel consumption: 9.5–10.8 l/100 km
0–100 km/h: from 8.3 s
Top speed: 160–207 km/h

The BMW 5 series I (E12) sedan was made in 1972–1976. The catalogue lists 11 versions (gasoline) with 90–182 hp (66–134 kW). According to the manufacturer it uses 9.5–10.8 l/100 km on average and reaches 100 km/h in 8.3–14.2 s.

Versions

11 · the arrow opens the version's details, a column title sorts

More	Version	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	0–100 km/h	Consumption
	518 1.8 MT 102 HP	102 hp 75 kW	Gasoline	Manual	Rear	14.2 s	10.6 l
Engine 1,800 cm³ · M10B18 Torque 145 Nm at 4500 rpm Top speed 167 km/h Urban 12.5 l/100 km Extra-urban 8.3 l/100 km Fuel tank 70 l Kerb weight 1,350 kg Ground clearance 140 mm Full specifications →
	518 1.8 MT 90 HP	90 hp 66 kW	Gasoline	Manual	Rear	13.9 s	9.5 l
Engine 1,766 cm³ · M10B18 Torque 145 Nm at 3500 rpm Top speed 160 km/h Fuel tank 70 l Kerb weight 1,230 kg Ground clearance 139 mm Tyres 175/80/R14 Full specifications →
	518 1.8 MT 90 HP	90 hp 66 kW	Gasoline	Manual	Rear	13.9 s	9.5 l
Engine 1,800 cm³ · M10B18 Top speed 160 km/h Fuel tank 70 l Kerb weight 1,240 kg Ground clearance 140 mm Full specifications →
	518 2.0 MT 109 HP	109 hp 80 kW	Gasoline	Manual	Rear	12.0 s	–
Engine 2,000 cm³ · M10B20 Top speed 170 km/h Fuel tank 70 l Ground clearance 140 mm Full specifications →
	520 2.0 MT 115 HP	115 hp 85 kW	Gasoline	Manual	Rear	12.3 s	10.7 l
Engine 1,990 cm³ · M10B20 Torque 165 Nm at 3700 rpm Top speed 176 km/h Fuel tank 70 l Kerb weight 1,240 kg Ground clearance 139 mm Tyres 175/80/R14 Full specifications →
	520i 2.0 MT 122 HP	122 hp 90 kW	Gasoline	Manual	Rear	12.4 s	10.3 l
Engine 1,990 cm³ · M20B20 Torque 160 Nm at 4000 rpm Top speed 180 km/h Fuel tank 70 l Kerb weight 1,310 kg Ground clearance 140 mm Full specifications →
	520i 2.0 MT 125 HP	125 hp 92 kW	Gasoline	Manual	Rear	11.3 s	9.5 l
Engine 1,990 cm³ · M20B20 Torque 170 Nm at 4000 rpm Top speed 181 km/h Fuel tank 70 l Kerb weight 1,260 kg Ground clearance 140 mm Full specifications →
	520i 2.0 MT 131 HP	131 hp 96 kW	Gasoline	Manual	Rear	11.1 s	9.9 l
Engine 1,990 cm³ · M10B20 Torque 177 Nm at 4500 rpm Top speed 183 km/h Fuel tank 70 l Kerb weight 1,250 kg Ground clearance 140 mm Full specifications →
	525i 2.5 MT 146 HP	146 hp 107 kW	Gasoline	Manual	Rear	10.1 s	10.5 l
Engine 2,494 cm³ · M30B25 Torque 215 Nm at 3700 rpm Top speed 193 km/h Fuel tank 70 l Kerb weight 1,345 kg Ground clearance 139 mm Tyres 175/80/R14 Full specifications →
	528 2.8 MT 165 HP	165 hp 121 kW	Gasoline	Manual	Rear	9.5 s	10.8 l
Engine 2,788 cm³ · M30B28 Torque 238 Nm at 4000 rpm Top speed 198 km/h Fuel tank 70 l Kerb weight 1,385 kg Ground clearance 139 mm Tyres 195/70/R14 Full specifications →
	528 2.8 MT 182 HP	182 hp 134 kW	Gasoline	Manual	Rear	8.3 s	10.8 l
Engine 2,788 cm³ · m30b28 Torque 240 Nm at 4000 rpm Top speed 207 km/h Fuel tank 70 l Kerb weight 1,385 kg Ground clearance 140 mm Full specifications →

Other 5 series generations

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5 series VIII (G60/G61/G68) from 20235 series VII (G30/G31) Facelift 2020–20235 series VII (G30/G31) 2016–20205 series VI (F10/F11/F07) Facelift 2013–20175 series VI (F10/F11/F07) 2009–20135 series V (E60/E61) Facelift 2007–20105 series V (E60/E61) 2002–20075 series IV (E39) Facelift 2000–20045 series IV (E39) 1995–20005 series III (E34) 1988–19965 series II (E28) 1981–19885 series I (E12) Facelift 1976–1981