BMW 530i (E34)
BMW 5 series 1988 3.0 petrol description
Sedan BMW 530i has been produced from January, 1988 to April, 1990. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 188 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 260 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 may have fuel injection system or carburetor without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 290 000 to 490 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This BMW 5 series 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.75 litres.
BMW 530i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 530i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 224 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this BMW 530i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11 litres per 100km (9.1 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
BMW 530i technical data
| Model: | BMW 530i | ||
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| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 1988. January ... 1990. April | ||
| Engine: | 2986 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 188 HP ON 5800 RPM | Torque: | 260 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 224 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.0 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 (combined) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres (21.1 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.72m (length) 1.75m (width) 1.41m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 2040 kg | ||
BMW 530i engine M30B30
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.| Engine displacement | 2986 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 89 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 80 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9 : 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 | Carburettor or injector |
| BMW 530i oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 5.75 litres (6.1 quarts) |
| Power | 180 - 200 HP ON 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 - 275 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1968 |
| Duration of production | 24 years |
| Engine also used on | BMW 6 sērija |
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All BMW 5 series sedan [1988 - 1995] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BMW 518i
Oct 1989 — Jan 1994 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.8 Petrol | 113 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 518i
Oct 1992 — Mai 1995 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 116 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 518iN
Jan 1994 — Dec 1995 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 116 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 518iN Jan 1994 — Dec 1995 | 1.8 Petrol | 116 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 518i Apr 1994 — Mai 1995 | 1.8 Petrol | 116 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 520i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 | 2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 520i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 | 2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 520i Apr 1990 — Dec 1995 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 520i Apr 1990 — Dec 1995 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 524td Jan 1988 — Oct 1991 | 2.4 Diesel | 116 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 524td Jan 1988 — Oct 1991 | 2.4 Diesel | 116 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 525i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 525i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 525i Apr 1990 — Dec 1995 | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 525i Apr 1990 — Dec 1995 | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 525iX 4x4 Oct 1991 — Dec 1995 | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
| BMW 525iX 4x4 Oct 1991 — Dec 1995 | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel |
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BMW 525td
Mai 1993 — Dec 1995 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.5 Diesel | 115 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 525td Mai 1993 — Dec 1995 | 2.5 Diesel | 115 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 525tds
Oct 1991 — Dec 1995 Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP) |
2.5 Diesel | 143 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 525tds
Oct 1991 — Dec 1995 Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP) |
2.5 Diesel | 143 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 | 3.0 Petrol | 188 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 | 3.0 Petrol | 188 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530i Oct 1992 — Dec 1995 | 3.0 Petrol | 218 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530i Oct 1992 — Dec 1995 | 3.0 Petrol | 218 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 535i Jan 1988 — Oct 1992 | 3.4 Petrol | 211 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 535i Jan 1988 — Oct 1992 | 3.4 Petrol | 211 HP | 12.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 540i V8
Jan 1992 — Dec 1995 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds |
4.0 Petrol | 286 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 540i
Oct 1992 — Dec 1995 Most powerfull petrol version (286 HP) |
4.0 Petrol | 286 HP | 12.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |