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2006 BMW 5-Series Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 113.6 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 191.2 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3450 lb. | 3670 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 37.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 57.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.0 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW 5-Series
| 2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 |
| Standard Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@6250 185 lb-ft@2750 | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6600 220 lb-ft@2750 | 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 360 hp@6300 360 lb-ft@3400 | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 384 lb-ft@6100 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | |||
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD | ||
| Standard Tires | 225/50VR17 tires | 225/50VR17 tires | 225/50VR17 tires | 255/40ZR19 tires (front) 285/35ZR19 tires (rear) |
| Optional Tires | 245/45WR17 tires | 245/40WR18 tires | ||
| 245/40WR18 tires (front) 275/35WR18 tires (rear) |
2006 BMW 5-Series 4-door Wagon Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | 530i |
| Standard Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6600 220 lb-ft@2750 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 225/50VR17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 245/40WR18 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2006 BMW 5-Series
| 2006 BMW 5-Series Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
0-60 in 5.4 seconds see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The car handles like a dream, acceleration is awesome and so is the braking see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
My model was the 530xi. This inline 6-cylinder was the most powerful naturally aspirated, non-M I6 engine BMW ever exported to America. It's why I bought the car over the lesser 528 or 525 models. The power was always more than adequate and when caned, the engine became a roaring smile-producer, fully upholding BMW's then well deserved moniker of 'ultimate driving machine'. BMW imbued this engine with variable valve timng AND variable valve lift which produced a broad flat torque curve that seemed to provide multiple engines under the one hood. It works spectacularly. The ZF transmission, 'only' a 6-spd, was a marvel of shifting perfection. I had been a die-hard manual lover and only bought this particular car because I couldn't find one with a stick. But it performed flawlessly and altered my thinking about automatics. This turned out to be a very good thing because your options are 25 times greater if you include automatics on your used-car shopping list. The AWD system was also perfection. Always engaged, one never even noticed when it was working to pull you along a wet slippery road or through some snow. It rivals Audi's much heralded Quattro systems (which we also own) and absolutely trashes Infiniti's not-so-Intelligent AWD system that always needed to take 1 precious 1/2 second to decide if it should engage the front wheels; a second that inspired panic on a snowy uphill turn. So I have to give this car's powertrain a 10! see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
the I-6 has nice linear power that you feel all the way to redline see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Engine is smooooth! Lots of low speed torque, quiet. About as smooth as the car it replaced, a Lexus LS400 V8. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Accurately translated the power of the engine to the road see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Power is always on tap, from zero to 125 mph. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
V-8--Strong engine, good gearbox. More than enough power for the weight and size of the car. see full BMW 5-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2006 BMW 5-Series
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2006 BMW 5-Series.
2006 BMW 5-Series MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Sedan | 525i | 42,500 | 38,855 | 695 |
| 4dr Sedan | 530i | 46,800 | 42,770 | 695 |
| 4dr Sedan | 550i | 57,400 | 52,415 | 695 |
| 4dr Sedan | M5 | 81,200 | 74,070 | 695 |
| 4dr Wagon | 530i | 51,400 | 46,955 | 695 |
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