1985 BMW 5 Series 528e Manual
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Photo: BMW e28 524tdA 1984 face avant by JLH77, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW 5 Series (E28) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1982 BMW 525i (E28) (50430017693) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1987 BMW 518i Lux Rear BS O24 by MrWalkr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW E28 cockpit by Jan Ascher, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the E28 (E28, 1982–1988); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: BMW e28 524tdA 1984 face avant by JLH77, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 5 Series (E28) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 BMW 525i (E28) (50430017693) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 BMW 518i Lux Rear BS O24 by MrWalkr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW E28 cockpit by Jan Ascher, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 BMW 5 Series 528e Manual is a 2.7-liter inline-6 with a 5-speed manual. It is rated at 20 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The 5 Series measures 181.9 inches long on a 103.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas I6 (M20B27) |
| Displacement | 2.7 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 181.9 in |
| Width | 66.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1985 BMW 5 Series.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.