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BMW 530xi Automatic

General information

ModelBMW 530xi Automatic
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2999 ccm (183.00 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving14.4 litres/100 km (16.33 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.3 litres/100 km (22.84 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.9 litres/100 km (29.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2999 ccm (183.00 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 stroke85.1 x 88.0 mm (3.4 x 3.5 inches)
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1594 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5090 litres (1,345 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 324 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 320 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1615 kg (3,560.5 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions249.0 g/km
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