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BMW 530xi

General information

ModelBMW 530xi
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2995 ccm (182.75 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.7 litres/100 km (24.25 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2995 ccm (182.75 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power258.00 PS (190 kW or 254 HP) at 6600 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Bore x stroke88.0 x 85.0 mm (3.5 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.8 seconds
0-60 miles6.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1550 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2860 litres (756 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Optional cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (500.0 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1665 kg (3,670.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2150 kg (4,739.9 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR43980
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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