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SPECIFICATIONS
SEDANWagon
TRIM
MSRP
BMW 535xi Sport Wagon $54,400
ENGINE
Type:
2,979cc Inline-6 twin-turbocharged; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 300 at 5,800
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 300 at 1,400
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 84.0 x 89.6
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 16 / 23
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.06, 2.40, 1.58, 1.19, 1.00, 0.87
Final Drive: 3.08
 
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.17, 2.34, 1.52, 1.14, 0.87, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.08
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
All-wheel-drive
 
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
Rear:
12.6 in. power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,101
GVWR [lbs]:
5
Weight distribution: 52 / 48
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 18.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
39.0
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
191.2
Width [in.]:
72.7
Height [in.]:
58.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 113.6
Front Track [in.]: 61.3
Rear Track [in.]: 62.2
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.33
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
96.5
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.1
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.1
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.5
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.0
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
57.3
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.2
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
17.7