BMW 5 series I (E12) Sedan All photos (3)
BMW 5 series I (E12) · Sedan · 1972–1976

BMW 5 series 518 2.0 MT 109 HP

GasolineAutomatic, 6 gearsFront drive
Power
294 hp · 216 kW
Torque
345 Nm
0–100 km/h
8.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
Fuel consumption
10.0 l/100 km
On a full tank
~700 km
Other versions of this body · 11
518 1.8 MT 90 HP 518 1.8 MT 90 HP 518 2.0 MT 109 HP 520 2.0 MT 115 HP 520i 2.0 MT 122 HP 520i 2.0 MT 125 HP All versions →

Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
223 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
8.4 s
Fuel tank
70 l

Engine

G6DH · 3,342 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
G6DH
Displacement
3,342 cm³
Max power
216 kW / 294 hp
Torque
345 Nm at 5200 rpm
Fuel
A95
Fuel system
Direct injection
Turbo
No
Engine position
V type
Cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Valvetrain
DOHC
Bore
92 mm
Stroke
83.8 mm
Compression ratio
11.5

Transmission

Drive
Front
Gearbox
Automatic
Gears
6

Dimensions and capacity

Body code HG · class E
Body type
Sedan
Doors
4
Seats
5
Length
4,910 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Wheelbase
2,845 mm
Front track
1,613 mm
Rear track
1,614 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
Kerb weight
1,635 kg
Boot space (min)
461 l
Boot space (max)
461 l

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Tyre size
245/45/R18
Wheel fitment (PCD, CB)
DIA67.1 5x114.3
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Front suspension
Independent, coil spring
Rear suspension
Independent, coil spring