BMW 518i/BMW 518g/BMW 520i/BMW 524td/BMW 525i/BMW 525iX/BMW 525td/BMW 525tds/BMW 530i/BMW 535i/BMW 540i/BMW M5 (E34). 1987–96 (prod. 1,331,056). 4-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/R, F/A, 1796 cm³ petrol, 1796 cm³ CNG (I4 OHC), 1991, 2494, 3535, 3795 cm³ (I6 DOHC), 1991, 2494, 2986, 3430 cm³ petrol, 2443, 2498 cm³ diesel (I6 OHC), 2997, 3982 cm³ (V8 DOHC). Very elegant saloon (1987–95) and estate (called Touring, 1991–6) range, reviving BMW’s middle-range contender and propelling it to the top of the sector. Regarded as the best in the world, with unparalleled handling, refinement and ride, and usually smooth power delivery. Balanced styling, inspired by larger 7er-Reihe; stiffer body.

Manufacturing location: Dingolfing, Bayern, Germany

Marque: BMW | Model: BMW 5er-Reihe | Predecessor: BMW 5er-Reihe (E28) | Successor: BMW 5er-Reihe (E39)

q.v. BMW Alpina B10