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Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
    • Average acceleration: 5.4 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4740 rpm
    • Average torque: 509 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1698 kg / 3744 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2463 kg / 5431 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2017 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 530i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 540i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 520d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 530d —8 Steptronic (620 Nm)
  • M550i —8 Steptronic (750 Nm)
  • 520i —8 Steptronic (290 Nm)
  • 525d —8 Steptronic (500 Nm)
  • 530e —8 Steptronic (290 Nm)
  • 540d —8 Steptronic (680 Nm)
  • M550d —8 Steptronic (760 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 530i 8 Steptronic—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 540i 8 Steptronic—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520d 8 Steptronic—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530d 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • M550i 8 Steptronic—3.6 s to 60 mph (3.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520i 8 Steptronic—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525d 8 Steptronic—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530e 8 Steptronic—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 540d 8 Steptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • M550d 8 Steptronic—4.2 s to 60 mph (4.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 530i 8 Steptronic—5200-6500 rpm.
  • 540i 8 Steptronic—5500-6500 rpm.
  • 520d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 530d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • M550i 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • 520i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 525d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 530e 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 540d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • M550d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    530i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5200-6500 rpm. 91%
    540i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6500 rpm. 91%
    520d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    530d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    M550i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 91%
    520i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    525d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    530e Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    540d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    M550d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 530i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5200-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 540i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 520d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M550i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 525d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530e
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 540d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M550d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 5.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4613 rpm
      • Average torque: 506 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1776 kg / 3916 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2586 kg / 5702 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 530d —8 Steptronic (620 Nm)
  • 540i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 520d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 530i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 525d —8 Steptronic (500 Nm)
  • 540d —8 Steptronic (680 Nm)
  • M550d —8 Steptronic (760 Nm)
  • 520i —8 Steptronic (290 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 530d 8 Steptronic—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 540i 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520d 8 Steptronic—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530i 8 Steptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525d 8 Steptronic—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 540d 8 Steptronic—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • M550d 8 Steptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520i 8 Steptronic—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 530d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 540i 8 Steptronic—5500-6500 rpm.
  • 520d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 530i 8 Steptronic—5200-6500 rpm.
  • 525d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 540d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • M550d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 520i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    530d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    540i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6500 rpm. 91%
    520d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    530i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5200-6500 rpm. 91%
    525d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    540d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    M550d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    520i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 530d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 540i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 520d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5200-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 525d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 540d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M550d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 5.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5800 rpm
      • Average torque: 400 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1850 kg / 4079 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2705 kg / 5965 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • ActiveHybrid 3.0 —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • ActiveHybrid 3.0 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • ActiveHybrid 3.0 8 Steptronic—5800-6400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    ActiveHybrid 3.0 Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5800-6400 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle ActiveHybrid 3.0
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4610 rpm
      • Average torque: 481 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1741 kg / 3839 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2506 kg / 5526 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 518d —8 Steptronic (360 Nm)
  • 520d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 550i —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • 520i —8 Steptronic (270 Nm)
  • 535i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 528i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 525d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 535d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • 530d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • M550d —8 Steptronic (740 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 518d 8 Steptronic—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520d 8 Steptronic—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 550i 8 Steptronic—4.2 s to 60 mph (4.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520i 8 Steptronic—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535i 8 Steptronic—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 528i 8 Steptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525d 8 Steptronic—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535d 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530d 8 Steptronic—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • M550d 8 Steptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 518d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 520d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 550i 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • 520i 8 Steptronic—5000-6250 rpm.
  • 535i 8 Steptronic—5800-6400 rpm.
  • 528i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 525d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 535d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 530d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • M550d 8 Steptronic—4000-4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    518d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    520d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    550i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 91%
    520i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6250 rpm. 91%
    535i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6400 rpm. 84%
    528i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    525d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    535d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    530d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    M550d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000-4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 518d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 520d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 550i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 535i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 528i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 525d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 535d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M550d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4610 rpm
      • Average torque: 481 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1837 kg / 4051 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2647 kg / 5837 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 520d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 518d —8 Steptronic (360 Nm)
  • 520i —8 Steptronic (270 Nm)
  • 528i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 535i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 525d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 550i —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • 530d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 535d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • M550d —8 Steptronic (740 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 520d 8 Steptronic—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 518d 8 Steptronic—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520i 8 Steptronic—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 528i 8 Steptronic—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535i 8 Steptronic—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525d 8 Steptronic—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 550i 8 Steptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530d 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535d 8 Steptronic—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • M550d 8 Steptronic—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 520d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 518d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 520i 8 Steptronic—5000-6250 rpm.
  • 528i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 535i 8 Steptronic—5800-6000 rpm.
  • 525d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 550i 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • 530d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 535d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • M550d 8 Steptronic—4000-4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    520d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    518d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    520i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6250 rpm. 91%
    528i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    535i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5800-6000 rpm. 84%
    525d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    550i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5500-6000 rpm. 91%
    530d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    535d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    M550d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000-4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 520d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 518d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 528i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 535i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 550i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 530d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 535d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M550d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4740 rpm
      • Average torque: 524 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2033 kg / 4483 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2933 kg / 6467 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 530d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 520d —8 Steptronic (380 Nm)
  • 535i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 550i —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • 535d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 530d 8 Steptronic—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520d 8 Steptronic—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535i 8 Steptronic—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 550i 8 Steptronic—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535d 8 Steptronic—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 530d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 520d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 535i 8 Steptronic—5800-6000 rpm.
  • 550i 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • 535d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    530d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    520d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    535i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6000 rpm. 84%
    550i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 91%
    535d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 530d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 520d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 535i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 550i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 535d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4740 rpm
      • Average torque: 518 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2001 kg / 4412 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2901 kg / 6397 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2009 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 535i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 550i —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • 530d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 520d —8 Steptronic (380 Nm)
  • 535d —8 Steptronic (600 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 535i 8 Steptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 550i 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530d 8 Steptronic—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520d 8 Steptronic—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535d 8 Steptronic—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 535i 8 Steptronic—5800 rpm.
  • 550i 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 530d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 520d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 535d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    535i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    550i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    530d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    520d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    535d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 535i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 550i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 530d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 520d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 535d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4936 rpm
      • Average torque: 451 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1732 kg / 3819 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2497 kg / 5506 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 528i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 530i —6 MT (310 Nm)
  • 523i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 520d —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 525d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 530d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 535i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 535d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • 520i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 550i —8 Steptronic (600 Nm)
  • M550d —8 Steptronic (740 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 528i 8 Steptronic—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530i 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 523i 6 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520d 6 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525d 8 Steptronic—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530d 8 Steptronic—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535i 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535d 8 Steptronic—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520i 6 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 550i 8 Steptronic—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • M550d 8 Steptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 528i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 530i 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 523i 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 520d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 525d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 530d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 535i 8 Steptronic—5800 rpm.
  • 535d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 520i 6 MT—5000-6250 rpm.
  • 550i 8 Steptronic—5500-6400 rpm.
  • M550d 8 Steptronic—4000-4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    528i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    530i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    523i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    520d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    525d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    530d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    535i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    535d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    520i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000-6250 rpm. 91%
    550i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6400 rpm. 91%
    M550d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000-4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 528i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 530i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 523i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 520d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 525d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 535i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 535d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 550i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle M550d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5030 rpm
      • Average torque: 420 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1784 kg / 3934 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2594 kg / 5720 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 535i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 523i —8 Steptronic (270 Nm)
  • 530d —6 MT (540 Nm)
  • 525d —6 MT (450 Nm)
  • 530i —6 MT (310 Nm)
  • 528i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 520i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 535d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • 520d —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 550i —8 Steptronic (600 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 535i 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 523i 8 Steptronic—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530d 6 MT—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525d 6 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530i 6 MT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 528i 8 Steptronic—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520i 6 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535d 8 Steptronic—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520d 6 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 550i 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 535i 8 Steptronic—5800 rpm.
  • 523i 8 Steptronic—6100 rpm.
  • 530d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 525d 6 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 530i 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 528i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 520i 6 MT—5000-6250 rpm.
  • 535d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 520d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 550i 8 Steptronic—5500-6400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    535i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    523i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    530d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    525d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    530i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    528i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    520i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000-6250 rpm. 91%
    535d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    520d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    550i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5500-6400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 535i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 523i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 530d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 525d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 528i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 535d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 520d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 550i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 5.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5030 rpm
      • Average torque: 420 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1925 kg / 4245 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2780 kg / 6130 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2011 BMW 5 Series through generations

    Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • ActiveHybrid 3.0 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    ActiveHybrid 3.0 Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive - -
    Vehicle ActiveHybrid 3.0
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5300 rpm
      • Average torque: 372 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1580 kg / 3484 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2300 kg / 5072 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 530i —6 MT (315 Nm)
  • 530xi —6 MT (315 Nm)
  • 523i —6 AT (240 Nm)
  • 530xd —6 AT (500 Nm)
  • 520i —6 AT (200 Nm)
  • 525xd —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 525xi —6 AT (270 Nm)
  • 525i —6 AT (270 Nm)
  • 530d —6 AT (500 Nm)
  • 550i —6 AT (490 Nm)
  • 525d —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 535d —6 AT (580 Nm)
  • 520d —6 MT (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 530i 6 MT—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530xi 6 MT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 523i 6 AT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530xd 6 AT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520i 6 AT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525xd 6 MT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525xi 6 AT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525i 6 AT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530d 6 AT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 550i 6 AT—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525d 6 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535d 6 AT—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520d 6 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 530i 6 MT—6650 rpm.
  • 530xi 6 MT—6650 rpm.
  • 523i 6 AT—6100 rpm.
  • 530xd 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 520i 6 AT—6200 rpm.
  • 525xd 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 525xi 6 AT—6100 rpm.
  • 525i 6 AT—6500 rpm.
  • 530d 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 550i 6 AT—6300 rpm.
  • 525d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 535d 6 AT—4400 rpm.
  • 520d 6 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    530i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6650 rpm. 79%
    530xi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6650 rpm. 79%
    523i Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    530xd Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    520i Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    525xd Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    525xi Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6100 rpm. 84%
    525i Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 79%
    530d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    550i Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    525d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    535d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    520d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 530i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 530xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 523i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 530xd
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 525xd
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 525xi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 530d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 550i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 525d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 535d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 520d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5277 rpm
      • Average torque: 373 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1685 kg / 3715 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2450 kg / 5402 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 550i —6 MT (490 Nm)
  • 523i —6 AT (240 Nm)
  • 520i —6 MT (210 Nm)
  • 525d —6 AT (400 Nm)
  • 525xd —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 525xi —6 AT (270 Nm)
  • 525i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 520d —6 AT (350 Nm)
  • 530d —6 MT (500 Nm)
  • 530xd —6 MT (500 Nm)
  • 530xi —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 535d —6 AT (580 Nm)
  • 530i —6 MT (320 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 550i 6 MT—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 523i 6 AT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520i 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525d 6 AT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525xd 6 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525xi 6 AT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525i 6 MT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520d 6 AT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530d 6 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530xd 6 MT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530xi 6 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535d 6 AT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530i 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 550i 6 MT—6300 rpm.
  • 523i 6 AT—6100 rpm.
  • 520i 6 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 525d 6 AT—3750 rpm.
  • 525xd 6 MT—3750 rpm.
  • 525xi 6 AT—6100 rpm.
  • 525i 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 520d 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 530d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 530xd 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 530xi 6 MT—6700 rpm.
  • 535d 6 AT—4400 rpm.
  • 530i 6 MT—6700 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    550i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    523i Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    520i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    525d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 3750 rpm. 96%
    525xd Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 3750 rpm. 96%
    525xi Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6100 rpm. 84%
    525i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    520d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    530d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    530xd Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    530xi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6700 rpm. 69%
    535d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    530i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6700 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 550i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 523i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 525d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 525xd
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 525xi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 520d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530xd
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 535d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5367 rpm
      • Average torque: 381 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1683 kg / 3711 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2448 kg / 5398 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2004 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 525d —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 525i —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 545i —6 MT (450 Nm)
  • 530d —6 MT (500 Nm)
  • 550i —6 MT (490 Nm)
  • 520d —6 MT (340 Nm)
  • 523i —6 MT (230 Nm)
  • 525 Xi —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 530i —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 530 Xd —6 MT (500 Nm)
  • 530 Xi —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 535d —6 AT (560 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 525d 6 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525i 6 MT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 545i 6 MT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530d 6 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 550i 6 MT—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520d 6 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 523i 6 MT—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525 Xi 6 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530i 6 MT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530 Xd 6 MT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530 Xi 6 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535d 6 AT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 525d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 525i 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 545i 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 530d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 550i 6 MT—6300 rpm.
  • 520d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 523i 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 525 Xi 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 530i 6 MT—6600 rpm.
  • 530 Xd 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 530 Xi 6 MT—6600 rpm.
  • 535d 6 AT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    525d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    525i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 79%
    545i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    530d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    550i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    520d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    523i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    525 Xi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 79%
    530i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 79%
    530 Xd Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    530 Xi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6600 rpm. 79%
    535d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 525d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 525i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 545i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 530d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 550i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 520d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 523i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525 Xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 530i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 530 Xd
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530 Xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 535d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 6.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5513 rpm
      • Average torque: 365 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1585 kg / 3495 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2305 kg / 5083 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2003 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 520i —6 MT (210 Nm)
  • 525i —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 530d —6 AT (500 Nm)
  • 530i —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 540i —6 MT (390 Nm)
  • 545i —6 MT (450 Nm)
  • 550i —6 MT (490 Nm)
  • 520d —6 MT (340 Nm)
  • 525d —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 523i —6 MT (230 Nm)
  • 525 Xi —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • 530 Xd —6 MT (500 Nm)
  • 530 i —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 530 Xi —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • 535 d —6 AT (560 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 520i 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525i 6 MT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530d 6 AT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530i 6 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 540i 6 MT—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 545i 6 MT—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 550i 6 MT—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520d 6 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525d 6 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 523i 6 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525 Xi 6 MT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530 Xd 6 MT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530 i 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530 Xi 6 MT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535 d 6 AT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 520i 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 525i 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 530d 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 530i 6 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 540i 6 MT—6300 rpm.
  • 545i 6 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 550i 6 MT—6300 rpm.
  • 520d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 525d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 523i 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 525 Xi 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 530 Xd 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 530 i 6 MT—6600 rpm.
  • 530 Xi 6 MT—6600 rpm.
  • 535 d 6 AT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    520i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    525i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 79%
    530d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    530i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    540i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    545i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    550i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    520d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    525d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    523i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    525 Xi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 79%
    530 Xd Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    530 i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 79%
    530 Xi Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 6600 rpm. 79%
    535 d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 530d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 540i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 545i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 550i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 520d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 525d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 523i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525 Xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 530 Xd
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 530 Xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 535 d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5057 rpm
      • Average torque: 319 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1559 kg / 3438 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2279 kg / 5025 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2000 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 520i —5 MT (210 Nm)
  • 525i 24V —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 530d —5 MT (410 Nm)
  • 530i 24V —5 MT (300 Nm)
  • 540i —5 AT (440 Nm)
  • 525d —5 MT (350 Nm)
  • 520d —5 MT (280 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 520i 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525i 24V 5 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530d 5 MT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530i 24V 5 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 540i 5 AT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525d 5 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520d 5 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 520i 5 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 525i 24V 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 530d 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 530i 24V 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 540i 5 AT—5400 rpm.
  • 525d 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 520d 5 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    520i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 84%
    525i 24V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    530d Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    530i 24V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    540i Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    525d Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    520d Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525i 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 530d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530i 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 540i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 525d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 520d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5079 rpm
      • Average torque: 319 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1710 kg / 3771 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2475 kg / 5457 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2000 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 520i 24V —5 MT (210 Nm)
  • 525i —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 530d 24V —5 MT (410 Nm)
  • 530i 24V —5 MT (300 Nm)
  • 540i —5 AT (440 Nm)
  • 525d —5 MT (350 Nm)
  • 520d —5 MT (280 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 520i 24V 5 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525i 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530d 24V 5 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530i 24V 5 MT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 540i 5 AT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525d 5 MT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520d 5 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 520i 24V 5 MT—6250 rpm.
  • 525i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 530d 24V 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 530i 24V 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 540i 5 AT—5400 rpm.
  • 525d 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 520d 5 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    520i 24V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6250 rpm. 79%
    525i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    530d 24V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    530i 24V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    540i Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    525d Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    520d Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 520i 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 525i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 530d 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530i 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 540i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 525d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 520d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5150 rpm
      • Average torque: 304 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1616 kg / 3563 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2336 kg / 5151 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1997 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 523i —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 520i —5 MT (190 Nm)
  • 528i —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 530d —5 MT (390 Nm)
  • 540i —6 MT (440 Nm)
  • 525 tds —5 MT (280 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 523i 5 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520i 5 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 528i 5 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530d 5 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 540i 6 MT—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525 tds 5 MT—10.8 s to 60 mph (11.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 523i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 520i 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 528i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 530d 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 540i 6 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 525 tds 5 MT—4600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    523i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    520i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    528i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    530d Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    540i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    525 tds Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 523i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 528i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 530d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 540i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 525 tds
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 7.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5229 rpm
      • Average torque: 306 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1546 kg / 3409 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2221 kg / 4897 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1995 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 520i —5 MT (190 Nm)
  • 523i —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 525 tds —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 528i —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 530d —5 MT (390 Nm)
  • 535i —5 MT (320 Nm)
  • 540i —6 MT (440 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 520i 5 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 523i 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525 tds 5 MT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 528i 5 MT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530d 5 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535i 5 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 540i 6 MT—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 520i 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 523i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 525 tds 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 528i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 530d 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 535i 5 MT—5700 rpm.
  • 540i 6 MT—5400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    520i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    523i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    525 tds Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    528i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    530d Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    535i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    540i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 523i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 525 tds
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 528i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 530d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 535i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 540i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5550 rpm
      • Average torque: 254 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1577 kg / 3477 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2297 kg / 5065 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1991 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 518i —5 MT (168 Nm)
  • 525i —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 525 td —5 MT (222 Nm)
  • 520i —5 MT (190 Nm)
  • 530i V8 —5 MT (290 Nm)
  • 525 Xi —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 525 tds —5 MT (260 Nm)
  • 540i —6 MT (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 518i 5 MT—12.5 s to 60 mph (13.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525i 5 MT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525 td 5 MT—13 s to 60 mph (13.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520i 5 MT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530i V8 5 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525 Xi 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525 tds 5 MT—11 s to 60 mph (11.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 540i 6 MT—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 518i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 525i 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 525 td 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 520i 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 530i V8 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 525 Xi 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 525 tds 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 540i 6 MT—5800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    518i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    525i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    525 td Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    520i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    530i V8 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    525 Xi Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5900 rpm. 84%
    525 tds Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    540i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 518i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 525i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525 td
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 530i V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525 Xi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525 tds
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 540i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5562 rpm
      • Average torque: 248 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1493 kg / 3292 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2168 kg / 4780 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1988 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 524 td —5 MT (222 Nm)
  • 535i —5 MT (305 Nm)
  • 540i V8 —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 520i —5 MT (164 Nm)
  • 518i —5 MT (168 Nm)
  • 520i 24V —5 MT (190 Nm)
  • 525i —5 MT (222 Nm)
  • 525i 24V X —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 525i 24V —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 525 td —5 MT (222 Nm)
  • 525 tds —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 530i —5 MT (260 Nm)
  • 530i V8 —5 MT (290 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 524 td 5 MT—12.3 s to 60 mph (12.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 535i 5 MT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 540i V8 6 MT—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520i 5 MT—11.3 s to 60 mph (11.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 518i 5 MT—11.7 s to 60 mph (12.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520i 24V 5 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525i 5 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525i 24V X 5 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525i 24V 5 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525 td 5 MT—12.3 s to 60 mph (12.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525 tds 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530i 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 530i V8 5 MT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 524 td 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 535i 5 MT—5700 rpm.
  • 540i V8 6 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 520i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 518i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 520i 24V 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 525i 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 525i 24V X 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 525i 24V 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 525 td 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 525 tds 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 530i 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 530i V8 5 MT—5800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    524 td Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    535i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    540i V8 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    520i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    518i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    520i 24V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    525i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    525i 24V X Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5900 rpm. 84%
    525i 24V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    525 td Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    525 tds Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    530i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    530i V8 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 524 td
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 535i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 540i V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 518i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 520i 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525i 24V X
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525i 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525 td
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 525 tds
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 530i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 530i V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 11.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5339 rpm
      • Average torque: 199 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1273 kg / 2807 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1858 kg / 4097 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1981 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 535i —5 MT (310 Nm)
  • 528i —5 MT (235 Nm)
  • 520i —5 MT (164 Nm)
  • 524 td —5 MT (210 Nm)
  • 525i —5 MT (215 Nm)
  • 525e 2.7 —5 MT (230 Nm)
  • 518 —5 MT (140 Nm)
  • 518i —5 MT (135 Nm)
  • 524d —5 MT (153 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 535i 5 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 528i 5 MT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520i 5 MT—11.5 s to 60 mph (12.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 524 td 5 MT—12.3 s to 60 mph (12.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525i 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 518 5 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 518i 5 MT—12 s to 60 mph (12.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 524d 5 MT—17.2 s to 60 mph (18.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 535i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 528i 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 520i 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 524 td 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 525i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 525e 2.7 5 MT—4250 rpm.
  • 518 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 518i 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 524d 5 MT—4600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    535i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    528i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    520i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    524 td Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    525i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    525e 2.7 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4250 rpm. 96%
    518 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    518i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    524d Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 535i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 528i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 524 td
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 525i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 525e 2.7
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 518
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 518i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 524d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5840 rpm
      • Average torque: 206 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1343 kg / 2961 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1928 kg / 4251 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1976 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 520i —4 MT (170 Nm)
  • 520 —5 MT (160 Nm)
  • 525 —5 MT (212 Nm)
  • 528 —4 MT (253 Nm)
  • 528i —5 MT (235 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 520i 4 MT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520 5 MT—11.8 s to 60 mph (12.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525 5 MT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 528 4 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 528i 5 MT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 520i 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 520 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 525 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 528 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 528i 5 MT—5800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    520i Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    520 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    525 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    528 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    528i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 520
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 528
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 528i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 5 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5780 rpm
      • Average torque: 189 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1290 kg / 2844 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1875 kg / 4134 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1972 BMW 5 Series through generations

  • 520 —4 MT (165 Nm)
  • 518 —4 MT (145 Nm)
  • 520i —4 MT (181 Nm)
  • 525 —4 MT (215 Nm)
  • 528 —4 MT (238 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 520 4 MT—11.7 s to 60 mph (12.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 518 4 MT—13.2 s to 60 mph (13.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 520i 4 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 525 4 MT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 528 4 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 520 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 518 4 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 520i 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 525 4 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 528 4 MT—5800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    520 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    518 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    520i Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    525 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    528 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 520
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 518
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 520i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 525
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 528
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%