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2009 BMW 5 Series
$45,800 - $60,400Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
18 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Manual
Body Type
Sedan, Wagon
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 5-Series is offered with three different engines--designated by the models 528, 535 and 550. A 230-horsepower, 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder engine is standard on 528 models; 535 models get a 300-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter six. A...
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EPA Classification: Mid-Size
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas V8
Displacement: 4.8L/293
Fuel System: EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 360 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 360 @ 3400
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Manual
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.06
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.40
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.58
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.19
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.87
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.68
Clutch Size (in): - TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 2.93
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 22
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 180
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3946
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: Double-Pivot
Suspension Type - Rear: 4-Link Integral
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.7 x 1.18
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.6 x 0.94
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P225/50R17
Rear Tire Size: P225/50R17
Spare Tire Size: - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Alloy
Rear Wheel Material: Alloy
Spare Wheel Material: - TBD -
Steering Type: Servotronic Variable Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 13.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 37.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 18.5
Wheelbase (in): 113.7
Length, Overall (in): 191.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.7
Height, Overall (in): 57.8
Track Width, Front (in): 61.3
Track Width, Rear (in): 62.2
Min Ground Clearance (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): 14.0
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 99.1
Front Head Room (in): 39.1
Front Leg Room (in): 41.5
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.3
Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Second Head Room (in): 38.1
Second Leg Room (in): 36.0
Second Shoulder Room (in): 57.2
Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Vehicle Name: BMW 5 Series
Body Style: 4 Door Sedan
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 4
Pricing
This model has 6 different trims.
MSRP
$60,400
Invoice
$55,570
Description
4.8L/293, 360 @ 6300, Manual
Fuel Economy
This model has 6 different trims.
City
15 MPG
Hwy
22 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Description
4.8L/293, 360 @ 6300, Manual
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