BMW 530i Touring (Touring E34)
BMW 5 series 1992 3.0 petrol description
Estate car / wagon BMW 530i Touring has been produced from October, 1992 to March, 1997. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 218 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 290 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This BMW 5 series 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.
BMW 530i Touring has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 530i Touring accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 530i Touring fuel consumption is 12.5 litres per 100km (8 km/l), city fuel economy - 18.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.
BMW 530i Touring technical data
| Model: | BMW 530i Touring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
| Production period: | 1992. October ... 1997. March | ||
| Engine: | 2997 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 218 HP ON 5800 RPM | Torque: | 290 NM ON 4500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 225 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.0 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 (combined) 18.5 (urban) 9.1 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km (19.1 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 | ||
| Gross weight: | 2200 kg | ||
BMW 530i Touring engine M60B30
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 | 2997 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 84 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 67.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 : 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 530i Touring oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts) |
| Power | 218 HP ON 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 NM ON 4500 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1992 |
| Duration of production | 4 years |
| Engine also used on | BMW 7 sērija BMW 8 sērija |
All BMW 5 series estate car [1992 - 1997] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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BMW 525tds Touring
Mar 1992 — Mar 1997 Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP) |
2.5 Diesel | 143 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |