BMW 5 Series Base (1999) price & specs
Base
Overview
The 1999 BMW 5 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The BMW 5 Series is regarded as a Large Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $98,900 before on-road costs.
This BMW 5 Series is powered by a 2.8L 6-cylinder engine that has 142 kW of power (at 5300 rpm) and 280 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission.
The BMW 5 Series measures 1435mm (56.5 inches) in height, 4775mm (188.0 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2830mm (111.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1555kg (3428.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The 5 Series Base comes standard with 225/55 R16 front tyres and 225/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,775 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm |
| Load Capacity | 480 mm |
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Explore BMW 5 Series Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2793
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 84
Engine Stroke: 84
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.2
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Additional Fuel Types
Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 70
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 18.5
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
External Temperature
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Fuel Economy Indicator
Fuel Economy Indicator Type: Gauge
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 11.7
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 20
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 7.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 31
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 11.7
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 7.5
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 9.2
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 234
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 145
Performance Acceleration0 To1000m: 29.8
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 142
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 193
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 280
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 206
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Levelling
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: W
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Black/Grey
Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Chrome Bright Trim
Chrome Bright Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Bumpers: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Side Of Body: yes
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Front Rubbing Strip: yes
Rear Rubbing Strip: yes
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 460
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 16.2
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.5
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1435
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2830
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 111.4
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.9
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1800
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 188
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4775
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1526
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1512
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59.5
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 37.1
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11300
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 984
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.8
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 961
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1442
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 56.8
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1420
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 55.9
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1472
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 58
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1487
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 58.5
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Heat Reflective Glass
Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Power Windows Rear Safety Operation: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3428
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1555
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3968
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2035
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4486
Antenna
Antenna Type: Element
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Integrated In Dash Type: Integrated In Dash
Anti Theft Protection Concealable Type: Concealable
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Cassette: yes
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player
Disc Player Capacity: 6
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Straps
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Airbag Passenger Occupant Sensors: yes
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Console
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Type: Full
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Air Conditioning
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt: yes
Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
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