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Trim MSRPInvoice
BMW 528i Sedan $44,550$41,165
BMW 535i Sedan $49,600$45,810
BMW 535xi Sedan $51,900$47,930
BMW 550i Sedan $59,700$55,105
BMW 550xi Sedan $62,000$57,220
Destination Charge: $875
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TECHNICAL DATA
Layout
front-engine / RWD & AWD
Coefficient of Drag: 0.28 (528i)
0.29 (535i)
0.30
 
Weight & Capacities
Curb weight [lbs]: 3,792 - 4,519
GVWR [lbs]: 4,982 - 5,600
Weight distribution: 49 / 51 - 54 / 46
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 18.5
 
Steering
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.] 39.2
 
Suspension
Front: Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes
Front: 13.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
except 528i: 13.7 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 13.0 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
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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]: 22
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 32
Available with: 528i
 
Optional Engines
Type: Inline-6 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 1,200 - 5,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 19 - 20
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 22 - 24
Available with: 535i; 535xi
 
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Type: V8 twin-turbocharged; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (Double VANOS)
Displacement: 4,395
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 88.3
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 400 at 5,500
Torque [lb-ft]: 450 at 1,750 - 4,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 15 - 17
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 22 - 25
Available with: 550i; 550xi
 
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Transmissions
Type: 8-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.71, 3.14, 2.11, 1.67, 1.29, 1.00, 0.84, 0.67
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.11, 2.32, 1.54, 1.18, 1.00, 0.85
Final Drive: 535i
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.06, 2.40, 1.58, 1.19, 1.00, 0.87
Final Drive: 550i
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS > Safety
Length [in.]: 193.1
Width [in.]: 73.2
Height [in.]: 57.6
Wheelbase [in.]: 116.9
Front Track [in.]: 63.0
Rear Track [in.]: 64.1
Standard Exterior Features
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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS > Safety
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.5
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.3
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.4
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.1
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.3
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.2
 
Cargo
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 14.0
Standard Interior Features
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PERFORMANCE
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 4.9 - 6.6
 
Top Speed [mph]: 130
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