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SPECIFICATIONS
TRIM
MSRP
BMW 528i Sedan $44,550
BMW 535i Sedan $49,600
BMW 535xi Sedan $51,900
BMW 550i Sedan $59,700
BMW 550xi Sedan $62,000
ENGINES
Type:
2,996cc Inline-6; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 230 at 6,500
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 200 at 2,750
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 85.0 x 88.0
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 22 / 32
Available with: 528i
 
Type:
2,979cc Inline-6 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 1,200 - 5,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 84.0 x 89.6
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 19 - 20 / 22 - 24
Available with: 535i; 535xi
 
Type:
4,395cc V8 twin-turbocharged; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 400 at 5,500
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 450 at 1,750 - 4,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 88.3
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 15 - 17 / 22 - 25
Available with: 550i; 550xi
 
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
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive & All-wheel-drive
 
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
13.7 in. power-assisted vented discs (except 528i)
Rear:
13.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,792 - 4,519
GVWR [lbs]:
4 - 5
Weight distribution: 49 / 51 - 54 / 46
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 18.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
39.2
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.28 (528i)
0.29 (535i)
0.30
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
40.5
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.3
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.4
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.1
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
58.3
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.2
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
14.0