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BMW 530d Automatic

General information

ModelBMW 530d Automatic
Year2003
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2926 ccm (178.54 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving9.5 litres/100 km (24.76 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.9 litres/100 km (34.09 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.5 litres/100 km (42.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2926 ccm (178.54 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power218.00 PS (160 kW or 215 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque501 Nm (51.1 kgf-m or 369.5 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed243.0 km/h (151.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.3 seconds
0-50 miles5.2 seconds
0-60 miles7.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1294 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 324 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 320 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1685 kg (3,714.8 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

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions208.0 g/km
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