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Munich Six - BMW 528 in (historic) test

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Created on May 31, 1975

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Engelbert Männer

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BMW 528 (1975) - 165 hp and less than 10 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h

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BMW 528 (1975) - synonymous with performance, comfort and exclusivity

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BMW 528 (1975) - guaranteed comfortable and powerful safety

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BMW 528 (1975) - exclusive model of the BMW five-series

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BMW 528 (1975) - with superior driving characteristics

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BMW 528 (1975) - at the automobile exhibition "Personenauto rai 75" in Amsterdam

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BMW 528 (1975) - Close-up of the type lettering

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BMW 528 (1975) - Cockpit

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BMW 528i (1976) - E12 series, the first generation of the five-seater

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BMW 528 (1977) - refreshed 5-series model with modified rear lights and now side-mounted fuel filler neck - Geneva Motor Show 1977

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BMW 528 (1975) - Transparent drawing

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BMW 528 (1975) - Sectional view of the safety features

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BMW 528 (1975) - Paint store at the BMW automobile plant in Dingolfing

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BMW 528 (1975) - on the overhead conveyor system at the BMW automobile plant in Dingolfing

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BMW 528 (1975) - Dingolfing BMW automobile plant

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BMW 528 (1975) – Synonym für Leistung, Komfort und Exklusivität

BMW 528 (1975) – garantiert komfortable und leistungsstarke Sicherheit

BMW 528 (1975) – exklusives Modell der BMW Fünfer-Reihe

BMW 528 (1975) – mit überlegenen Fahreigenschaften

BMW 528 (1975) – an der Automobilausstellung "Personenauto rai 75" in Amsterdam

BMW 528 (1975) – Detailaufnahme des Typenschriftzugs

Summary

BMW could not complain about the choice of engines in the 5 Series in 1975. In addition to the 525, there was also the 528 as a six-cylinder engine, which was primarily distinguished by its larger displacement. So what did this BMW, which was not a sports car and yet very appealing to drive, have to offer? This test takes a closer look at its price-performance ratio compared with the other vehicles in the model range.

This article contains the following chapters

Engine
Chassis
Plus points
Minus points
Overall verdict
Technical data & measured values

Estimated reading time: 10min

Preview (beginning of the article)

By reaching into the combination box, BMW created the 528, a special kind of saloon: a powerful yet refined engine, rather inconspicuous on the outside, but reasonably priced compared to the Mercedes 280 thanks to its complete standard equipment. What does this BMW offer that is not a sports car and yet very attractive to drive? With three four-cylinder and two six-cylinder engines, BMW certainly can't complain about choice in the 5-body. Within the model range, the external differences are minimal, the space available for passengers and luggage is the same: When buying a six-cylinder car, this decision is of particular interest: should you choose the 528 as a really powerful touring car or is the 525 more harmonious?

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BMW 528 (1975) – Synonym für Leistung, Komfort und Exklusivität

BMW 528 (1975) – garantiert komfortable und leistungsstarke Sicherheit

BMW 528 (1975) – exklusives Modell der BMW Fünfer-Reihe

BMW 528 (1975) – mit überlegenen Fahreigenschaften

BMW 528 (1975) – an der Automobilausstellung "Personenauto rai 75" in Amsterdam

BMW 528 (1975) – Detailaufnahme des Typenschriftzugs

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