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BMW 530i

General information

ModelBMW 530i
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2926 ccm (178.54 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving12.8 litres/100 km (18.45 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.0 litres/100 km (26.28 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.85 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2926 ccm (178.54 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power228.00 PS (168 kW or 225 HP) at 5900 Rev. per min.
Max torque290.18 Nm (29.6 kgf-m or 214.0 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.2:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed242.0 km/h (150.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1452 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space396 litres (105 gallons)
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering. Power assisted steering.
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 324 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 320 mm
Brake detailsABS Antiblocking system (ABS). ABS ABS ABS
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1570 kg (3,461.3 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

Aprox price as new USD45420
Aprox price as new EUR41130
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