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1988 BMW 5 Series 535i Automatic

All BMW 5 Series E28 trims (1982–1988) → All BMW 5 Series generations →
1988 BMW 5 Series – front Unverified
Photo: BMW e28 524tdA 1984 face avant by JLH77, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the E28 (E28, 1982–1988); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: BMW e28 524tdA 1984 face avant by JLH77, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: BMW 5 Series (E28) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1982 BMW 525i (E28) (50430017693) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1987 BMW 518i Lux Rear BS O24 by MrWalkr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: BMW E28 cockpit by Jan Ascher, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1988 BMW 5 Series 535i Automatic is a 3.4-liter inline-6 with a 4-speed automatic. It is rated at 17 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).

The 5 Series measures 181.9 inches long on a 103.3-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine TypeGas I6 (M30B34)
Displacement3.4 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Dimensions & Weight
Length181.9 in
Width66.9 in
Height55.7 in
Wheelbase103.3 in

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Safety & Recalls

No NHTSA data available for the 1988 BMW 5 Series.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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