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BMW 530i Automatic

General information

ModelBMW 530i Automatic
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2999 ccm (183.00 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving13.6 litres/100 km (17.30 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.3 litres/100 km (25.29 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.59 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2999 ccm (183.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power230.20 PS (169 kW or 227 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.2:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 89.6 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed244.0 km/h (151.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1408 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 324 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 320 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1635 kg (3,604.6 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2900 mm (114.2 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions257.0 g/km
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