2008 BMW 5-Series, 528i, 535i, 550i, M5 Sedan - Used Car Specs / Specifications / For Sale

Layout
front-engine / RWD & AWD
Coefficient of Drag:	0.29 0.31 (535xi; M5)

Weight & Capacities
Curb weight [lbs]:	3,505 - 4,012
GVWR [lbs]:	4,608 - 5,071
Weight distribution:	50 / 50 - 53 / 47

Fuel Capacity [gal.]:	18.5

Steering
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]	37.4 39.0 (528xi; 535xi) 40.7 (M5)

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

Brakes
Front: 12.8 in. power-assisted vented discs 550i: 13.7 in. power-assisted vented discs M5: 14.7 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 12.6 in. power-assisted vented discs 550i: 13.6 in. power-assisted vented discs M5: 14.6 in. power-assisted vented discs

Standard Technical Features
Please refer to the respective trim levels for information about the standard technical features.

Standard Safety Features
Please refer to the respective trim levels for information about the standard safety features.

ENGINES & TRANSMISSIONS

Base Engine

Type:

Inline-6; aluminum block and head

Valvetrain:

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

Displacement:

2,996

Bore & Stroke [mm]:

85.0 x 88.0

Compression Ratio:

10.7:1

Power [hp]:

230 at 6,500

Torque [lb-ft]:

200 at 2,750

Mileage City [mpg]:

17 - 18

Mileage Hwy [mpg]:

25 - 28

Available with:

528i; 528xi

Optional Engines

Type:

Inline-6 twin-turbocharged; 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]:

300 at 5,800

Torque [lb-ft]:

300 at 1,400

Mileage City [mpg]:

16 - 17

Mileage Hwy [mpg]:

25 - 26

Available with:

535i; 535xi

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:	4,799
Bore & Stroke [mm]:	93.0 x 88.3
Compression Ratio:	10.5:1
Power [hp]:	360 at 6,300
Torque [lb-ft]:	360 at 3,400
Mileage City [mpg]:	15
Mileage Hwy [mpg]:	22 - 23
Available with:	550i

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]:	383 at 6,100
Mileage City [mpg]:	11
Mileage Hwy [mpg]:	17
Available with:	M5

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Transmissions

Type:

6-speed manual

Ratios:

4.32, 2.46, 1.66, 1.23, 1.00, 0.85

Final Drive:

3.38

Available with:

528i

Type:

6-speed manual

Ratios:

4.35, 2.50, 1.67, 1.23, 1.00, 0.85

Final Drive:

3.46

Available with:

528xi

Type:

6-speed manual

Ratios:

4.06, 2.40, 1.58, 1.19, 1.00, 0.87

Final Drive:

3.08 (535i; 535xi); 2.93 (550i); 3.62 (M5)

Available with:

535i; 535xi; 550i; M5

Type:

6-speed automatic

Ratios:

4.17, 2.34, 1.52, 1.14, 0.87, 0.69

Final Drive:

3.73 (528i); 3.91 (528xi); 3.46 (535i); 3.08 (535xi); 3.38 (550i)

Available with:

except M5

Type:

7-speed semi-automatic

Ratios:

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

Final Drive:

3.62

Available with:

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

> Safety

Length [in.]:	191.1 191.5 (M5)
Width [in.]:	72.7
Height [in.]:	57.8
Wheelbase [in.]:	113.7
Front Track [in.]:	61.3 62.2 (M5)
Rear Track [in.]:	62.2 61.7 (M5)

Standard Exterior Features
Please refer to the respective trim levels for information about the standard exterior features.

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

> Safety

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

Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]:	39.1
Rear Headroom [in.]:	38.1

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]:	14.0

Standard Interior Features
Please refer to the respective trim levels for information about the standard interior features.

PERFORMANCE

0 - 60 mph [sec.]:	4.5 - 7.1

Top Speed [mph]:	150 155 (M5)

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