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Technical data

This 524td AT (116 hp) engine was fitted in the E28 Sedan, which was produced by BMW from 1981 to 1988. In addition to this engine, 42 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km9.8litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km7.8litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km8.7litre
Fuel tank capacity65litre
Cruising rangefrom 660 to 830km
FuelDiesel
Top speed175km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)13.6second

Engine

Displacement2443cm3
Engine power116bhp
RPM at max powerto 4 800RPM
Maximum torque210Nm
RPM at max torque2400RPM
Engine typeDiesel
Cylinder layoutInline
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Forced inductionTurbocharger
Number of cylinders6
Valves per cylinder2
Bore80mm
Stroke81mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic
Number of gears4
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive
Turning circle10.4m

Body

Seats5
Length4800mm
Width1700mm
Height1415mm
Wheelbase2625mm
Front track1430mm
Rear track1460mm
Ground clearance140mm
Kerb weight1470kg
Min. boot capacity460litre
Max. boot capacity460litre
Body typeSedan

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, Trailing arms, Dampers
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDisc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City11.3 litres / 100km
Highway9 litres / 100km
Average10 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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