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 |
