The BMW 5 Series is a high-performance sedan with a top speed of 241 km/h (149.75 mph) and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds. Its drag coefficient is 0.29, indicating a sleek and aerodynamic design.
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Max Speed
241 km/h, Electronically limited 149.75 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.29
Acceleration 0 60 Mph
6.5 sec
Body & Dimensions
The BMW 5 Series is a sedan with a comfortable and spacious interior, featuring 5 seats and 4 doors. It has a length of 4854 mm, width of 1846 mm, and height of 1468 mm, making it a decent size for a sedan. The wheelbase is 2888 mm, and the front and rear tracks are 1557 mm and 1582 mm respectively. The minimum turning circle is 11.4 meters, and the width including mirrors is 2030 mm.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4854 mm 191.1 in.
Width
1846 mm 72.68 in.
Width Including Mirrors
2030 mm 79.92 in.
Height
1468 mm 57.8 in.
Wheelbase
2888 mm 113.7 in.
Front Track
1557 mm 61.3 in.
Rear Track
1582 mm 62.28 in.
Min Turning Circle
11.4 m 37.4 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The BMW 5 Series is a petrol-powered car with an urban fuel consumption of 13.1 liters per 100 kilometers, and an extra-urban fuel consumption of 8.4 liters per 100 kilometers.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
13.1 l/100 km 17.96 US mpg 21.56 UK mpg 7.63 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg 33.63 UK mpg 11.9 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The BMW 5 Series is a rear-wheel drive sedan with a 6-cylinder, inline engine that produces 230 horsepower at 6500 rpm. It has a manual transmission with 6 gears and a fuel injection system. The engine is naturally aspirated and has a compression ratio of 10.7:1.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
230 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
76.8 Hp/l
Torque
270 Nm @ 2750 rpm. 199.14 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
N52B30
Engine Displacement
2996 cm3 182.83 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke
88 mm 3.46 in.
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, Double-VANOS
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-01 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-04
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
The 5 Series car is equipped with ventilated discs for both front and rear brakes, ensuring efficient braking performance. It features hydraulic power steering and a steering rack and pinion system for smooth handling. The car rides on 225/50 R17 tires with 7.5J x 17 wheel rims, and is supported by ABS (Anti-lock braking system) for added safety.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs, 325 mm
Rear Brakes
Ventilated discs, 320 mm
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
225/50 R17
Wheel Rims Size
7.5J x 17
Weight & Capacity
The BMW 5 Series has a weight-to-power ratio of 6.9 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 5.9 kg/Nm, indicating a good balance between power and weight. The car has a kerb weight of 1590 kg and a maximum weight of 2090 kg, with a maximum load capacity of 500 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 70 liters, and the trunk boot space is 520 liters minimum. The car can carry a maximum roof load of 100 kg.
