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About the BMW 5 Series
The new BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $78,830 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the 520i variant and topping out at $147,000 for the 540i.
There are 7 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia.
Engine options include 4L multi-point injection (210kW/400Nm), 4.4L multi-point injection (210kW/420Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/250Nm), 2L multi-point injection (110kW/190Nm), 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/280Nm), 3L multi-point injection (160kW/290Nm) and 3.5L multi-point injection (173kW/320Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 1996 5 Series is offered with a 2 year warranty.
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Power to Weight
70.74 - 130.03 kW/t
66.87 kW/t
130.03 kW/t
Boot Space
460 litres
390 litres
530 litres
Price
$78,830 - $147,000
$78,830
$185,000
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 2 years
1 year
2 years
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1996 BMW 5 Series Price
520i
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $78,830 |
523i
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $83,600 |
525i
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $94,240 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $99,900 |
528i
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $96,500 |
530i
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $116,810 |
535i
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $118,800 |
540i
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $143,230 |
| 4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $147,000 |
| 4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $146,930 |
*excl. on-roads
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1996 BMW 5 Series Specs
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520i
- Audio
- Antenna Type: Element
- Disc Player Capacity: 10
- Number Of Bands: 2
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- System Cassette
- System Cassette Automatic Reverse
- System Cassette Search Repeat
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 10
- System Front Rear Fader
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Seek
- System Seek Scan
- System Tape Logic Deck
- System Type: Stereo
- Body exterior
- Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
- Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
- Body Type: Sedan
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
- Grille Colour: Black
- Local Body Type: Sedan
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 4
- Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Impact Absorbing
- Front Location: Front
- Front Rubbing Strip
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Impact Absorbing
- Rear Location: Rear
- Rear Rubbing Strip
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 70.74
- Convenience
- Ashtray Front Illuminated
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
- Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
- Courtesy Lights In Footwell
- Driver Vanity Mirror Cover
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Ashtray Location: Front
- Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
- Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 3
- Number Of Passenger Assist Handles: 4
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
- Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
- Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
- Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 460
- Front Headroom (mm): 978
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1380
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1057
- Front Track (mm): 1470
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.5
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.3
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.2
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.2
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
- Overall Height (mm): 1412
- Overall Length (mm): 4720
- Overall Width (mm): 1751
- Rear Headroom (mm): 950
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1403
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 869
- Rear Track (mm): 1495
- Wheelbase (mm): 2761
- Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
- Engine
- Automatic Vavle Adjustment
- Bore Engine: 80
- Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
- Compression Ratio: 11
- Engine (l): 2
- Engine (cc): 1991
- Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
- Engine Location: Front
- Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 66
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
- Fuel
- Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Instrumentation
- Clock Type: Digital
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- External Temperature Type: Digital Display
- Fuel Economy Indicator Type: Gauge
- Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
- Water Temperature Type: Gauge
- Interior trim
- Door Panel Trim Material: Cloth
- Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
- Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
- Lights
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Configuration: Quad
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
- Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt
- Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Internal Switch
- Power Locks Operation: Key
- Paint
- Type: Gloss
- Performance
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 6.8
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 35
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Standard: Eu 83
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 10.6
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 22
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 6.8
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 10.6
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (mpg): 22
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 33.3
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 203
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 126
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 190
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
- Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Tilting
- Front Sunroof Type: Steel
- Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
- Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-bag
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-bag
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Type: Cushion
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Seats
- Center Front Seat Armrest Folding
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Hard Plastic Shell
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Steering
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
- Storage
- Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Console Dashboard Storage: Open
- Console Dashboard Type: Full
- Console Floor Location: Floor
- Console Floor Storage: Open
- Console Floor Type: Full
- Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
- Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
- Glove Compartment Illuminated
- Glove Compartment Lid
- Glove Compartment Lockable
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
- Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Strut
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.64
- Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Viscous
- Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
- Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
- Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Automatic
- Ventilation
- Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
- Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
- Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
- Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
- Ventilation System Side Window Ducts In Doors
- Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Front Power Window Switch Location: Console
- Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Blind Location: Rear
- Rear Blind Type: Manual
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear Power Window Switch Location: Console
- Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
- Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
- Safety Operation For Reat Power Windows
- Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
- Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
- Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2035
- Maximum Roof Rack Load (kg): 100
- Maximum Roof Rack Load (lb): 220
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1555
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
523i
Adds to 520i:
- Audio
- Disc Player Capacity: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Brand Name: Eurovox
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
- System Rds
- Body exterior
- Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
- Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
- Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.97
- Convenience
- Mobile Phone Hands Free
- Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
- Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
- Number Of Memorized Passenger Seat Positions: 3
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
- Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 984
- Front Track (mm): 1516
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.7
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
- Overall Height (mm): 1435
- Overall Length (mm): 4775
- Overall Width (mm): 1800
- Rear Headroom (mm): 961
- Rear Track (mm): 1530
- Wheelbase (mm): 2830
- Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
- Engine
- Bore Engine: 84
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2494
- Stroke Engine: 75
- Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
- Instrumentation
- Computer Number Of Functions: 6
- Stopwatch
- Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
- Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.9
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 40
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12.4
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 19
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 12.4
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.9
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.6
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 30.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 226
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 245
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 181
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
- Safety
- Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
- Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Seats
- Center Front Seat Armrest Adjustable
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.15
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management
- Ventilation
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
- Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
- Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
- Rear Blind Type: Electric
- Rear Power Window Switch Location: Doors
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Wiper Mist Setting
- Warranty
- Full Service Duration (months): 12
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1975
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1985
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1525
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Covers: Full
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Composite
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Covers: Full
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Composite
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Removes from 520i:
- Audio
- Disc Player Capacity: 10
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 10
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 70.74
- Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 978
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1380
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1057
- Front Track (mm): 1470
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.5
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.3
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.2
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.2
- Overall Height (mm): 1412
- Overall Length (mm): 4720
- Overall Width (mm): 1751
- Rear Headroom (mm): 950
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1403
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 869
- Rear Track (mm): 1495
- Wheelbase (mm): 2761
- Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
- Engine
- Bore Engine: 80
- Compression Ratio: 11
- Engine (l): 2
- Engine (cc): 1991
- Stroke Engine: 66
- Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
- Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
- Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Power Locks Operation: Key
- Performance
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 6.8
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 35
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Standard: Eu 83
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 10.6
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 22
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 6.8
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 10.6
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (mpg): 22
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 33.3
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 203
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 126
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 190
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
- Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.64
- Visibility
- Front Power Window Switch Location: Console
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Rear Blind Type: Manual
- Rear Power Window Switch Location: Console
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2035
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1555
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
525i
Adds to 523i:
- Audio
- Disc Player Capacity: 10
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 10
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 88.96
- Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 978
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1380
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1057
- Front Track (mm): 1470
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.5
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.3
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.2
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.2
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11500
- Overall Height (mm): 1412
- Overall Length (mm): 4720
- Overall Width (mm): 1751
- Rear Headroom (mm): 950
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1403
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 869
- Rear Track (mm): 1495
- Wheelbase (mm): 2761
- Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
- Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
- Instrumentation
- Instrument Cluster Message Display
- Interior trim
- Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
- Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Power Locks Operation: Key
- Performance
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 7.1
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 33
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Standard: Eu 83
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 11
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 21
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 7.1
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 11
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (mpg): 21
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.8
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 30.7
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 223
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 139
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 192
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 141
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.23
- Visibility
- Front Power Window Switch Location: Console
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Rear Blind Type: Manual
- Rear Power Window Switch Location: Console
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2065
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1585
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
Removes from 523i:
- Audio
- Disc Player Capacity: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Brand Name: Eurovox
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
- System Rds
- Body exterior
- Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
- Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.97
- Convenience
- Mobile Phone Hands Free
- Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
- Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
- Number Of Memorized Passenger Seat Positions: 3
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
- Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 984
- Front Track (mm): 1516
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.7
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
- Overall Height (mm): 1435
- Overall Length (mm): 4775
- Overall Width (mm): 1800
- Rear Headroom (mm): 961
- Rear Track (mm): 1530
- Wheelbase (mm): 2830
- Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
- Engine
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
- Instrumentation
- Computer Number Of Functions: 6
- Stopwatch
- Interior trim
- Door Panel Trim Material: Cloth
- Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
- Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.9
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 40
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12.4
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 19
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 12.4
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.9
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.6
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 30.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 226
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 245
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 181
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
- Safety
- Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
- Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Seats
- Center Front Seat Armrest Adjustable
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.15
- Ventilation
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
- Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
- Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
- Rear Blind Type: Electric
- Rear Power Window Switch Location: Doors
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Wiper Mist Setting
- Warranty
- Full Service Duration (months): 12
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1975
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1985
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1525
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Covers: Full
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Composite
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Covers: Full
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Composite
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
528i
Adds to 525i:
- Audio
- Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Rds
- Body exterior
- Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
- Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
- Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.91
- Convenience
- Illuminated Entry System Interior
- Memorized Steering Wheel Position
- Mobile Phone Hands Free
- Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
- Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
- Number Of Memorized Passenger Seat Positions: 3
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
- Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 984
- Front Track (mm): 1512
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.7
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
- Overall Height (mm): 1435
- Overall Length (mm): 4775
- Overall Width (mm): 1800
- Rear Headroom (mm): 961
- Rear Track (mm): 1526
- Wheelbase (mm): 2830
- Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
- Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.2
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Engine (l): 2.8
- Engine (cc): 2793
- Stroke Engine: 84
- Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
- Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
- Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 39
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 19
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 12.5
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.8
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 29.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 234
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 145
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 193
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 142
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 280
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 206
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
- Safety
- Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
- Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Seats
- Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 2.93
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Ventilation
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Visibility
- Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
- Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
- Rear Blind Type: Electric
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Warranty
- Full Service Duration (months): 12
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2075
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2005
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1545
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Removes from 525i:
- Audio
- Disc Player Capacity: 10
- Number Of Bands: 2
- System Cassette Search Repeat
- System Front Rear Fader
- System Seek
- System Seek Scan
- System Tape Logic Deck
- Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
- Bumpers
- Front Impact Absorbing
- Rear Impact Absorbing
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 88.96
- Convenience
- Courtesy Lights In Footwell
- Driver Vanity Mirror Cover
- Number Of Passenger Assist Handles: 4
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover
- Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 978
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1380
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1057
- Front Track (mm): 1470
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.5
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.3
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.2
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.2
- Overall Height (mm): 1412
- Overall Length (mm): 4720
- Overall Width (mm): 1751
- Rear Headroom (mm): 950
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1403
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 869
- Rear Track (mm): 1495
- Wheelbase (mm): 2761
- Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
- Engine
- Automatic Vavle Adjustment
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2494
- Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
- Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
- Stroke Engine: 75
- Fuel
- Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
- Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
- Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Power Locks Operation: Key
- Performance
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 7.1
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 33
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Standard: Eu 83
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 11
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 21
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 7.1
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 11
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (mpg): 21
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.8
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 30.7
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 223
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 139
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 192
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 141
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
- Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-bag
- Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-bag
- Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Type: Cushion
- Seats
- Center Front Seat Armrest Folding
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Seat Upholstery Hard Plastic Shell
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.23
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Viscous
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Visibility
- Front Power Window Switch Location: Console
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Rear Blind Type: Manual
- Rear Power Window Switch Location: Console
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2065
- Maximum Roof Rack Load (kg): 100
- Maximum Roof Rack Load (lb): 220
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1585
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
530i
Adds to 528i:
- Audio
- Disc Player Capacity: 10
- Number Of Bands: 2
- System Brand Name: Eurovox
- System Cassette Search Repeat
- System Front Rear Fader
- System Seek
- System Seek Scan
- System Tape Logic Deck
- Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
- Bumpers
- Front Impact Absorbing
- Rear Impact Absorbing
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 97.86
- Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Rear Seat Location: Rear Seats
- Cigar Lighter Rear Seats Illuminated
- Courtesy Lights In Footwell
- Driver Vanity Mirror Cover
- Number Of Passenger Assist Handles: 4
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover
- Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 978
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1380
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1057
- Front Track (mm): 1470
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.5
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.3
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.2
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.2
- Overall Height (mm): 1412
- Overall Length (mm): 4720
- Overall Width (mm): 1751
- Rear Headroom (mm): 950
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1403
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 869
- Rear Track (mm): 1495
- Wheelbase (mm): 2761
- Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
- Engine
- Automatic Vavle Adjustment
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 3
- Engine (cc): 2997
- Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
- Engine Configuration: V
- Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
- Number Of Cylinders: 8
- Stroke Engine: 68
- Fuel
- Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
- Instrumentation
- Computer Number Of Functions: 6
- Stopwatch
- Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
- Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Performance
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 8.2
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 29
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Standard: Eu 83
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 13.4
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 18
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 8.2
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 13.4
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (mpg): 18
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 29.6
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 232
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 144
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 218
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 160
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 290
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
- Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-bag
- Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-bag
- Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Type: Cushion
- Seats
- Center Front Seat Armrest Folding
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Seat Upholstery Hard Plastic Shell
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.15
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Viscous
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Visibility
- Front Power Window Switch Location: Console
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Rear Blind Type: Manual
- Rear Power Window Switch Location: Console
- Wiper Mist Setting
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2115
- Maximum Roof Rack Load (kg): 100
- Maximum Roof Rack Load (lb): 220
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1635
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Removes from 528i:
- Audio
- Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Rds
- Body exterior
- Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
- Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
- Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.91
- Convenience
- Memorized Steering Wheel Position
- Mobile Phone Hands Free
- Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
- Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
- Number Of Memorized Passenger Seat Positions: 3
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
- Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 984
- Front Track (mm): 1512
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.7
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
- Overall Height (mm): 1435
- Overall Length (mm): 4775
- Overall Width (mm): 1800
- Rear Headroom (mm): 961
- Rear Track (mm): 1526
- Wheelbase (mm): 2830
- Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
- Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.2
- Engine (l): 2.8
- Engine (cc): 2793
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Stroke Engine: 84
- Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
- Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 39
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 19
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 12.5
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.8
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 29.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 234
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 145
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 193
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 142
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 280
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 206
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
- Safety
- Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
- Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Seats
- Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 2.93
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Ventilation
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Visibility
- Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
- Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
- Rear Blind Type: Electric
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Warranty
- Full Service Duration (months): 12
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2075
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2005
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1545
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
535i
Adds to 530i:
- Audio
- Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Rds
- Body exterior
- Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
- Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
- Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 109.15
- Convenience
- Mobile Phone Hands Free
- Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
- Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
- Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 984
- Front Track (mm): 1435
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.7
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
- Overall Height (mm): 1435
- Overall Length (mm): 4775
- Overall Width (mm): 1800
- Rear Headroom (mm): 961
- Rear Track (mm): 1526
- Wheelbase (mm): 2830
- Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
- Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10
- Engine (l): 3.5
- Engine (cc): 3498
- Stroke Engine: 78.9
- Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
- Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.7
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 27
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.7
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12.1
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 19
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 12.1
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.7
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.7
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 28.2
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 244
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 152
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 235
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 173
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
- Safety
- Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
- Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Seats
- Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Steering
- Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
- Transmission
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Ventilation
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Visibility
- Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
- Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
- Rear Blind Type: Electric
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Warranty
- Full Service Duration (months): 12
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2075
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2120
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1585
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Removes from 530i:
- Audio
- Disc Player Capacity: 10
- Number Of Bands: 2
- System Brand Name: Eurovox
- System Cassette Search Repeat
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 10
- System Front Rear Fader
- System Seek
- System Seek Scan
- System Tape Logic Deck
- Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
- Bumpers
- Front Impact Absorbing
- Rear Impact Absorbing
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 97.86
- Convenience
- Courtesy Lights In Footwell
- Driver Vanity Mirror Cover
- Number Of Passenger Assist Handles: 4
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover
- Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 978
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1380
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1057
- Front Track (mm): 1470
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.5
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.3
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.2
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.2
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11500
- Overall Height (mm): 1412
- Overall Length (mm): 4720
- Overall Width (mm): 1751
- Rear Headroom (mm): 950
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1403
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 869
- Rear Track (mm): 1495
- Wheelbase (mm): 2761
- Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
- Engine
- Automatic Vavle Adjustment
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 3
- Engine (cc): 2997
- Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
- Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
- Stroke Engine: 68
- Fuel
- Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
- Instrumentation
- Computer Number Of Functions: 6
- Stopwatch
- Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
- Performance
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 8.2
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 29
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Standard: Eu 83
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 13.4
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 18
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 8.2
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 13.4
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (mpg): 18
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 29.6
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 232
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 144
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 218
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 160
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 290
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
- Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-bag
- Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-bag
- Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Type: Cushion
- Seats
- Center Front Seat Armrest Folding
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Seat Upholstery Hard Plastic Shell
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.15
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Viscous
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Visibility
- Front Power Window Switch Location: Console
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Rear Blind Type: Manual
- Rear Power Window Switch Location: Console
- Wiper Mist Setting
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2115
- Maximum Roof Rack Load (kg): 100
- Maximum Roof Rack Load (lb): 220
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1635
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
540i
Adds to 535i:
- Audio
- Disc Player Capacity: 10
- Number Of Bands: 2
- Number Of Speakers: 10
- System Brand Name: Eurovox
- System Cassette Search Repeat
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 10
- System Front Rear Fader
- System Seek
- System Seek Scan
- System Tape Logic Deck
- Body exterior
- Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
- Front Spoiler Location: Front
- Front Spoiler Type: Lip
- Bumpers
- Front Impact Absorbing
- Rear Impact Absorbing
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 122.81
- Convenience
- Courtesy Lights In Footwell
- Driver Vanity Mirror Cover
- Number Of Passenger Assist Handles: 4
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover
- Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 978
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1380
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1057
- Front Track (mm): 1470
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.5
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.3
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.2
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.2
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11500
- Overall Height (mm): 1412
- Overall Length (mm): 4720
- Overall Width (mm): 1751
- Rear Headroom (mm): 950
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1403
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 869
- Rear Track (mm): 1495
- Wheelbase (mm): 2761
- Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
- Engine
- Automatic Vavle Adjustment
- Bore Engine: 89
- Engine (l): 4
- Engine (cc): 3982
- Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
- Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
- Stroke Engine: 80
- Fuel
- Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
- Instrumentation
- Computer Number Of Functions: 6
- Stopwatch
- Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
- Performance
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 28
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Standard: Eu 83
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 13.9
- Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 17
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 8.5
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 13.9
- Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (mpg): 17
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 27
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 149
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 286
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 210
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
- Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-bag
- Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-bag
- Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Type: Cushion
- Seats
- Center Front Seat Armrest Folding
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Seat Upholstery Hard Plastic Shell
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 2.93
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Visibility
- Front Power Window Switch Location: Console
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Rear Blind Type: Manual
- Rear Power Window Switch Location: Console
- Wiper Mist Setting
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2190
- Maximum Roof Rack Load (kg): 100
- Maximum Roof Rack Load (lb): 220
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1710
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Removes from 535i:
- Audio
- Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Rds
- Body exterior
- Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
- Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 109.15
- Convenience
- Mobile Phone Hands Free
- Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
- Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 984
- Front Track (mm): 1435
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.7
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
- Overall Height (mm): 1435
- Overall Length (mm): 4775
- Overall Width (mm): 1800
- Rear Headroom (mm): 961
- Rear Track (mm): 1526
- Wheelbase (mm): 2830
- Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
- Engine
- Bore Engine: 84
- Engine (l): 3.5
- Engine (cc): 3498
- Stroke Engine: 78.9
- Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
- Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.7
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 27
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.7
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12.1
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 19
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 12.1
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.7
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.7
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 28.2
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 244
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 152
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 235
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 173
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
- Safety
- Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
- Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Seats
- Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Steering
- Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
- Transmission
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Ventilation
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Visibility
- Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
- Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
- Rear Blind Type: Electric
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Warranty
- Full Service Duration (months): 12
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2075
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2120
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1585
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
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1996 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy
| BMW 5 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
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BMW 5 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 5 Series is the 520i that starts from $78,830.
The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the 540i that starts from $147,000.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2075 kg offered by the following variants: 528i, 535i and 540i.
The largest BMW 5 Series is the 528i which measures 1800mm wide, 4775mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the 540i which has 210kW of power from its 4.4L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the 525i which weighs 2205 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 5 Series uses Premium Unleaded.