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BMW 530xi

General information

ModelBMW 530xi
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating66.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving12.8 litres/100 km (18.45 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.0 litres/100 km (26.28 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.85 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power257.50 PS (189 kW or 254 HP) at 6000 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 stroke85.0 x 88.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1580 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2800 litres (740 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).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1630 kg (3,593.5 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase3000 mm (118.1 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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