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BMW 530i

General information

ModelBMW 530i
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2979 ccm (181.78 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving9.5 litres/100 km (24.76 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2979 ccm (181.78 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power264.00 PS (194 kW or 260 HP) at 6600 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.2:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed242.0 km/h (150.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1766 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Optional cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsElectronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control

Dimensions and weight

Weight1495 kg (3,295.9 pounds)
Max weight with load2055 kg (4,530.5 pounds)
Towing weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR41130
CO2 emissions276.0 g/km
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