SPECIFICATIONS
| Sedan | WAGON |
TRIM |
MSRP |
| BMW 528i Sedan | $44,600 |
| BMW 528xi Sedan | $46,800 |
| BMW 535i Sedan | $49,800 |
| BMW 535xi Sedan | $52,000 |
| BMW 550i Sedan | $58,800 |
| BMW M5 Sedan | $83,900 |
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]: | 17 - 18 / 25 - 28 |
| Available with: | 528i; 528xi |
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 - 17 / 25 - 26 |
| Available with: | 535i; 535xi |
Type: |
4,799cc V8; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 360 at 6,300 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 360 at 3,400 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 93.0 x 88.3 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 15 / 22 - 23 |
| Available with: | 550i |
Type: |
4,999cc V10; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 500 at 7,750 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 383 at 6,100 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 92.0 x 75.2 |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 11 / 17 |
| Available with: | M5 |
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: | M5 |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Front-engine |
Driveline: |
Rear-wheel-drive & 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 13.7 in. power-assisted vented discs (550i) 14.7 in. power-assisted vented discs (M5) |
Rear: |
12.6 in. power-assisted vented discs 13.6 in. power-assisted vented discs (550i) 14.6 in. power-assisted vented discs (M5) |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
3,505 - 4,012 |
GVWR [lbs]: |
4 - 5 |
| Weight distribution: | 50 / 50 - 53 / 47 |
| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 18.5 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
37.4 39.0 (528xi; 535xi) 40.7 (M5) |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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) |
Coefficient of Drag: |
0.29 0.31 (535xi; M5) |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
99.1 |
Seating Capacity: |
5 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
39.1 |
| Rear Headroom [in.]: | 38.1 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
41.5 |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: | 36.0 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
57.3 |
| Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: | 57.2 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
14.0 |
