1991 — 1994 · 44 modifications
| Modification | Power | 0–100 km/h | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 518i 1.8 AT | 115 hp | — | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 518i 1.8 AT | 115 hp | 13.7 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 518i 1.8 MT | 113 hp | 13.4 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 518i 1.8 MT | 115 hp | 13.2 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 518i 1.8 MT | 113 hp | 12.4 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 518i 1.8 MT | 115 hp | 12.3 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 520i 2.0 AT | 150 hp | 11.3 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 520i 2.0 AT | 129 hp | 13.9 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 520i 2.0 AT | 150 hp | 11.7 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 520i 2.0 MT | 150 hp | 11.3 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 520i 2.0 MT | 129 hp | 11.9 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 520i 2.0 MT | 150 hp | 10.6 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 524td 2.4 AT | 115 hp | 12.9 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 524td 2.4 MT | 115 hp | 12.9 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 525i 2.5 AT | 192 hp | 9.2 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 525i 2.5 AT | 170 hp | 11.3 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 525i 2.5 AT | 192 hp | 9.5 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 525i 2.5 MT | 192 hp | 9.2 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 525i 2.5 MT | 170 hp | 9.5 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 525i 2.5 MT | 192 hp | 8.6 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 525ix 2.5 AT | 192 hp | 10.9 s | tdr-4x4 | trans-automatic |
| 525ix 2.5 AT | 192 hp | 10.3 s | tdr-4x4 | trans-automatic |
| 525ix 2.5 MT | 192 hp | 10 s | tdr-4x4 | trans-manual |
| 525ix 2.5 MT | 192 hp | 9.5 s | tdr-4x4 | trans-manual |
| 525td 2.5 AT | 115 hp | 13.7 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 525td 2.5 AT | 143 hp | 11.6 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 525td 2.5 AT | 115 hp | 12.9 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 525td 2.5 AT | 143 hp | 11 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 525td 2.5 MT | 115 hp | 13.7 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 525td 2.5 MT | 143 hp | 11.6 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 525td 2.5 MT | 115 hp | 12.9 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 525td 2.5 MT | 143 hp | 11 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 530i 3.0 AT | 218 hp | 8.3 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 530i 3.0 AT | 188 hp | 10.8 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 530i 3.0 AT | 218 hp | 8.8 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 530i 3.0 MT | 218 hp | 8.3 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 530i 3.0 MT | 188 hp | 8.5 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 530i 3.0 MT | 218 hp | 7.7 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 535i 3.4 AT | 211 hp | 9.1 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 535i 3.4 MT | 211 hp | 7.7 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 540i 4.0 AT | 286 hp | 6.4 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 540i 4.0 AT | 286 hp | 6.8 s | tdr-rear | trans-automatic |
| 540i 4.0 MT | 286 hp | 6.4 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |
| 540i 4.0 MT | 286 hp | 6.3 s | tdr-rear | trans-manual |