2005 BMW 5-Series, 525i, 530i, 545i, M5 - Used Car Specs / Specifications / For Sale

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TECHNICAL DATA

Layout
front-engine / RWD
Coefficient of Drag:	0.29 0.31 (M5)

Weight & Capacities
Curb weight [lbs]:	3,417 - 4,012
GVWR [lbs]:	4,575 4,905 (545i) 5,071 (M5)
Weight distribution:	50 / 50 (525i; 545i) 51 / 49 (530i; M5)

Fuel Capacity [gal.]:	18.5

Steering
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]	37.4 40.6 (M5)

Suspension
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar

Brakes
Front: 12.2 in. power-assisted vented discs 530i: 12.8 in. power-assisted vented discs 545i: 13.7 in. power-assisted vented discs M5: 14.7 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 12.6 in. power-assisted vented discs 545i: 13.6 in. power-assisted vented discs M5: 14.6 in. power-assisted vented discs

ENGINES & TRANSMISSIONS

Base Engine

Type:

Inline-6; aluminum block and head

Valvetrain:

DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (Double VANOS)

Displacement:

2,494

Bore & Stroke [mm]:

84.0 x 75.0

Compression Ratio:

10.5:1

Power [hp]:

184 at 6,000

Torque [lb-ft]:

175 at 3,500

Mileage City [mpg]:

Mileage Hwy [mpg]:

Available with:

525i

Optional Engines

Type:

Inline-6; aluminum block and head

Valvetrain:

DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (Double VANOS)

Displacement:

2,979

Bore & Stroke [mm]:

84.0 x 89.6

Compression Ratio:

10.2:1

Power [hp]:

225 at 5,900

Torque [lb-ft]:

214 at 3,500

Mileage City [mpg]:

Mileage Hwy [mpg]:

Available with:

530i

List Additional Engines

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Type:	V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain:	DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (Double VANOS)
Displacement:	4,398
Bore & Stroke [mm]:	92.0 x 82.7
Compression Ratio:	10.5:1
Power [hp]:	325 at 6,100
Torque [lb-ft]:	330 at 3,600
Mileage City [mpg]:	18
Mileage Hwy [mpg]:	26
Available with:	545i

Type:	V10; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain:	DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (Double VANOS)
Displacement:	4,999
Bore & Stroke [mm]:	92.0 x 75.2
Compression Ratio:	12.0:1
Power [hp]:	500 at 7,750
Torque [lb-ft]:	384 at 6,100
Mileage City [mpg]:	12
Mileage Hwy [mpg]:	18
Available with:	M5

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Transmissions

Type:

6-speed manual

Ratios:

4.35, 2.50, 1.66, 1.23, 1.00, 0.85

Final Drive:

3.15 (525i); 2.93 (530i)

Available with:

525i; 530i

Type:

6-speed manual

Ratios:

4.06, 2.40, 1.58, 1.19, 1.00, 0.87

Final Drive:

2.93

Available with:

545i

Type:

6-speed automatic

Ratios:

4.17, 2.34, 1.52, 1.14, 0.87, 0.69

Final Drive:

3.73 (525i); 3.46 (530i); 3.38 (545i)

Available with:

except M5

Type:

6-speed sequential

Ratios:

3.99, 2.65, 1.81, 1.39, 1.16, 1.00, 0.83

Final Drive:

3.62

Available with:

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Length [in.]:	190.6 191.1 (M5)
Width [in.]:	72.7
Height [in.]:	58.0 57.8 (M5)
Wheelbase [in.]:	113.7
Front Track [in.]:	61.3 62.2 (M5)
Rear Track [in.]:	62.3 61.7 (M5)

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:	99.1
Seating Capacity:	5

Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]:	37.7
Rear Headroom [in.]:	37.9

Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]:	41.5
Rear Legroom [in.]:	36.0

Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]:	57.3
R. Shoulderroom [in.]:	57.2

Cargo
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:	18.4

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