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BMW 530d

General information

ModelBMW 530d
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating67.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2993 ccm (182.63 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel city driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.16 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.7 litres/100 km (41.27 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2993 ccm (182.63 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power272.7 PS (201 kW or 269 HP) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Max torque571.00 Nm (58.2 kgf-m or 421.2 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression18.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 88.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed225.0 km/h (139.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1690 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5330 litres (1,408 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 296 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 298 mm
Brake detailsABS ABS Antiblocking system (ABS). ABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1615 kg (3,560.5 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR41720
CO2 emissions192.0 g/km
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