BMW 5 Series (1984–1989)
Compact carsdieselgas16.2 cu ft max
Trunk
40
VE SCORE
Average Volumetric Efficiency for a compact cars — cargo volume × EPA MPGe, ranked against class peers.
Storage spaces
Trunk (seats-up)
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Cargo dimensions
| Measurement | Trunk (seats-up) |
|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 460 L / 16.2 cu ft[1] |
| Confidence | Secondary source |
- www.ultimatespecs.com · Secondary source
Last verified Oct 20, 2026. Volumes are as the source states them (US figures are usually SAE J1100); lengths are usable interior measurements. How we measure.
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Fuel economy (EPA)
| Trim | Years | Fuel | Best combined MPGe | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RearWD · Automatic 4-spd | 1985–1988 | Diesel | 24 | 21 | 28 |
| Automatic 4-spd | 1984 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 18 | 24 |
| RearWD · Manual 5-spd | 1985–1988 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 18 | 23 |
| 525i · RearWD · Automatic 4-spd | 1989 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 16 | 21 |
| 525i · RearWD · Manual 5-spd | 1989 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 16 | 22 |
| 535i · RearWD · Manual 5-spd | 1989 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 14 | 21 |
| 535i · RearWD · Automatic 4-spd | 1989 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 14 | 18 |
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Other generations
Compact cars with similar VE
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Compare with
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