BMW 518iN Touring (Touring E34)

BMW 5 series 1992 1.8 petrol description

Estate car / wagon BMW 518iN Touring has been produced from January, 1994 to March, 1997. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 168 Nm (Newton metres) on 3900 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 280 000 and 480 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 5 series 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

BMW 518iN Touring has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 518iN Touring accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 192 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 518iN Touring fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100km (11.9 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 5 sērija 1992 - 1997 versions, city fuel economy - 12.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 940 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1260 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 9.1 litres per 100 km, which is 8% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.

BMW 5 series 1992

BMW 518iN Touring technical data

Model: BMW 518iN Touring
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1994. January ... 1997. March 
Engine: 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 115 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 168 NM ON 3900 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 192 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.4 (combined) 12.8 (urban) 6.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.1 l/100km (25.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.72m (length) 1.75m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Trunk capacity: 460 litres
Trunk max capacity: 910 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2015 kg

BMW 518iN Touring engine M43B18

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1796 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 81 mm
Compression ratio 9.7 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
BMW 518iN Touring oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Power 115 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 168 NM ON 3900 RPM
Start of production (year) 1993
Duration of production 9 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1996 onwards.

Engine also used on BMW 3 sērija BMW Z3

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All BMW 5 series estate car [1992 - 1997] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 518i Touring Mai 1993 — Jan 1994

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 113 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 518iN Touring Jan 1994 — Mar 1997

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 520i Touring Mar 1992 — Mar 1997 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 520i Touring Mar 1992 — Mar 1997 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 10.8 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Touring Mar 1992 — Mar 1997 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 10.2 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Touring Mar 1992 — Mar 1997 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525iX Touring 4x4 Mar 1992 — Sep 1996 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 10.7 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
BMW 525iX Touring 4x4 Oct 1992 — Sep 1996 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 11.8 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
BMW 525td Touring Mai 1993 — Mar 1997

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.5 Diesel 115 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525td Touring Mai 1993 — Mar 1997 2.5 Diesel 115 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 525tds Touring Mar 1992 — Mar 1997

Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 143 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525tds Touring Mar 1992 — Mar 1997

Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP)

2.5 Diesel 143 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Touring Oct 1992 — Mar 1997 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 12.5 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Touring Oct 1992 — Mar 1997 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 12.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 540i Jan 1993 — Dec 1997

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds

4.0 Petrol 286 HP 12.7 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 540i Touring Sep 1993 — Mar 1997

Most powerfull petrol version (286 HP)

4.0 Petrol 286 HP 14.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 5 series 1992 reviews
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