BMW M5 2.1 Sedan Europe 3.8 MT Base, Configuration
| Volume | 3.8 l |
| Power | 340 hp |
| Consumption | 12.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 4 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Trunk volume | 460 l |
| Front tires | 235/45 R17 |
| Rear tires | 235/45 R17 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | March 1994 — August 1995 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 6 |
| Engine capacity | 3,795 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 5.90 With |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 4 |
Other
| Additional equipment | Child safety lock |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Signaling | |
| Immobilizer |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,720 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,751 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,392 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 4 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.500 m |
| Front track width | 1,470 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,495 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,650 kg |
| Maximum load capacity | 500 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 2,150 kg |
| Specific gravity | 4.84 kg/hp |
| Permissible trailer weight without brakes | 700 kg |
| Permissible trailer weight with brakes | 1,400 kg |
| Permissible roof load | 100 kg |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 90 l |
| Trunk volume | 460 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 340 hp |
| Maximum power | 250 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 6,900 |
| Maximum torque | 400.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 41.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 4,750 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.50 |
| Cylinder diameter | 94.600 mm |
| Piston stroke | 90.000 mm |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 18.00 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 9.60 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 12.00 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 4.2300 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 2.5200 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.6600 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.2200 |
| 5th gear ratio | 1.0000 |
| 6th gear ratio | 0.8300 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 4.0400 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Dependent, on trailing arms |
| Sports suspension | |
| Lowered suspension |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 17x7J |
| Rear discs | 17x7J |
Tires
| Front wheels | 235/45 R17 |
| Rear wheels | 235/45 R17 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Regenerative braking system |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Xenon headlights | |
| LED running lights |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors |
Windows and driver visibility
| Factory tint | |
| Heated rear window | |
| Electrically heated windshield |
Roof
| Luke |
Body painting
| Metallic body paint |
Additional exterior elements
| Railings |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Rear electric windows |
Active and passive safety systems
Passive safety
| Seat belt tensioner | |
| Seat belt retainer |
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Cruise control | |
| Front parking sensors | |
| Rear parking sensors |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | + |
| Dual zone climate control |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Cassette player | |
| CD player | |
| CD changer |