BMW 535i (E28)

BMW 5 series 1981 3.4 petrol description

Sedan BMW 535i has been produced from July, 1985 to January, 1988. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.4 litres, which produces power of 218 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull BMW 5 sērija 1981 - 1988 version and torque 310 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 5 series 3.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.75 litres.

BMW 535i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 535i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 535i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10 litres per 100km (10 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 15 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 11.6 litres per 100 km, which is 16% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also BMW 5 series version with automatic gearbox (BMW 535i AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.7 seconds later (in 8.9 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 11.0 litres per 100 km.
BMW 5 series 1981

BMW 535i technical data

Model: BMW 535i
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1985. July ... 1988. January 
Engine: 3430 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 218 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 310 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 225 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.0 (combined) 15.0 (urban) 7.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.6 l/100km (20.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.62m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.40m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Ground clearance: 152 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 460 litres
Gross weight: 1880 kg

BMW 535i engine M30B34

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 3430 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 92 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 8 : 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 535i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.75 litres (6.1 quarts)
Coolant capacity 12 litres (12.7 quarts)
Power 185 - 252 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 290 - 380 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1968
Duration of production 24 years
Engine also used on BMW 6 sērija

All BMW 5 series sedan [1981 - 1988] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
BMW 518 Aug 1981 — Oct 1984 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 518i Oct 1984 — Jan 1988

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 105 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 520i Aug 1981 — Jul 1985 2.0 Petrol 125 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 520i Aug 1981 — Jul 1985 2.0 Petrol 125 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 520i Jul 1985 — Jan 1988 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 520i Oct 1986 — Jan 1988 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 520i Jul 1985 — Jan 1988 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 520i Oct 1986 — Jan 1988 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 524d Oct 1986 — Jan 1988 2.4 Diesel 86 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 524td Jul 1983 — Jan 1988

Most powerfull diesel version (115 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.4 Diesel 115 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 524td Jul 1983 — Jan 1988

Most powerfull diesel version (115 HP)

2.4 Diesel 115 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 525i 2.5 Petrol 150 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 525i 2.5 Petrol 150 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 525e Apr 1983 — Jan 1988 2.7 Petrol 129 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 525e Apr 1983 — Jan 1988 2.7 Petrol 129 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 525e Oct 1986 — Jan 1988 2.7 Petrol 129 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 528i 2.8 Petrol 184 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 528i 2.8 Petrol 184 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 535i Jul 1985 — Jan 1988

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds

3.4 Petrol 218 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 535i Jul 1985 — Jan 1988

Most powerfull petrol version (218 HP)

3.4 Petrol 218 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 5 series 1981 reviews
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