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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINES
Type:
1,998cc Inline-4 turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (Double VANOS)
Power [hp at rpm]: 248 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 258 at 1,450
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.0 x 94.6
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 23 - 24 (RWD) / 33 - 34 (RWD)
Available with: 530i; 530i xDrive
 
Type:
2,998cc Inline-6 turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (Double VANOS)
Power [hp at rpm]: 335 at 5,500
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 332 at 1,380
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.0 x 94.6
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 20 - 21 (RWD) / 29 - 30 (RWD)
Available with: 540i; 540i xDrive
 
Type:
2,993cc Inline-6 turbocharged Diesel
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (Double VANOS)
Power [hp at rpm]: 261 at 4,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 457 at 2,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 84.0 x 90.0
Compression Ratio: 16.5:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 26 / 36
Available with: 540d xDrive
 
Type:
4,395cc V8 twin-turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (Double VANOS)
Power [hp at rpm]: 456 at 5,500
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 480 at 1,800
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 88.3
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 16 / 25
Available with: M550i xDrive
 
Type:
4,395cc V8 twin-turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (Double VANOS)
Power [hp at rpm]: 600 at 5,700
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 553 at 1,800
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 88.3
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 16 / 22
Available with: M5
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
8-speed automatic
Ratios: 5.00, 3.20, 2.14, 1.72, 1.31, 1.00, 0.82, 0.64
Final Drive: 2.93; 2.56 (540d); 2.81 (M550i); 3.15 (M5)
 
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:
power-assisted vented discs
15.6 x 1.4 in. power-assisted vented discs (M5)
Rear:
power-assisted vented discs
15.0 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs (M5)
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,746 - 4,372
Weight distribution: 51 / 49 - 55 / 45
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 18.0
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
39.5 - 41.3
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
194.6
195.4 (M550i)
195.5 (M5)
Width [in.]:
73.5
74.9 (M5)
Height [in.]:
58.2
58.4 (M550i)
58.0 (M5)
Wheelbase [in.]: 117.1
117.4 (M5)
Front Track [in.]: 63.2 (530i's)
63.0
64.0 (M5)
Rear Track [in.]: 64.2 (530i's)
63.9
62.8 (M5)
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.26
0.27 (530i xDrive; 540i xDrive)
0.28 (M550i xDrive)
(M5)
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.8
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.5
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
41.4
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.5
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
58.7
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.9
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
18.7