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 | 3527 lb. | 3681 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 |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | M5 |
Standard Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6500 200 lb-ft@2750 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 | 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 360 hp@6300 360 lb-ft@3400 | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 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 manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
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 | 245/40WR18 tires |   |   |   |
  |   | 245/40WR18 tires (front) 275/35WR18 tires (rear) | 245/35ZR19 tires (front) 275/30ZR19 tires (rear) |   |
Trim | 535i |
Standard Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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 (front) 275/35WR18 tires (rear) |
2010 BMW 5-Series Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
300 hp and good fuel economy see full BMW 5-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Smooth, swift acceleration. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Light on its feet. Firm yet comfortable ride. Sure handling. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
see reliability and durablility see full BMW 5-Series review |
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Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | 528i | 45,950 | 42,455 | 875 |
4dr Sedan | 535i | 51,250 | 47,330 | 875 |
4dr Sedan | 550i | 60,600 | 55,930 | 875 |
4dr Sedan | M5 | 85,700 | 79,025 | 875 |
4dr Wagon | 535i | 55,950 | 51,655 | 875 |