BMW 5 Series (E60)

The BMW E60 is the BMW 5 Series automobile, replacing the BMW E39 in 2003. It was replaced by the BMW F10 in March 2010. The E60 was available in both sedan and station wagon (E61) platforms. The BMW M5 is the high performance version of the range, and was one of the highest performance sedans on the market.

BMW 5-Series sedan (E60)
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	March 2003 – 2010
Assembly	Dingolfing, Germany Chennai, India Rayong, Thailand Toluca, Mexico 6th of October City, Egypt Shenyang, China (BMW Brilliance) Kaliningrad, Russia (Avtotor) Jakarta, Indonesia (Gaya Motor)
Predecessor	BMW 5 Series (E39)
Successor	BMW 5 Series (F10)
Class	Mid-size (E) luxury sports sedan
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FR, F4
Engine	petrol 2.0 I4 2.2 I6 2.5 I6 3.0 I6 3.0 T I6 4.0 V8 4.4 V8 4.8 V8 5.0 V10 diesel 2.0 T I4 2.5 T I6 3.0 T I6 3.0 TT I6
Transmission	manual 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic 6-speed Steptronic 6-speed SMG 7-speed SMG
Wheelbase	2,888 mm (113.7 in)
Length	4,841 mm (190.6 in)
Width	1,846 mm (72.7 in)
Height	1,468 mm (57.8 in)
Curb weight	1,535–1,735 kg (3,380–3,830 lb)
Related	BMW 6 Series (E63) BMW X5 (E70)
Designer(s)	Davide Arcangeli (2000)

2008 BMW 5-Series Touring front view

2008 BMW 5-Series Touring rear view

BMW 5-Series Touring (E61)
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	2004 - 2010
Predecessor	BMW 5 Series (E39)
Successor	BMW 5 Series (F10)
Class	Mid-size (E) luxury
Body style	5-door station wagon
Layout	FR, F4
Engine	Petrol: 2.0-5.0 L (170-507 hp) Diesel: 2.0-3.0 L (163-286 hp)
Transmission	All 6 speed Manual / Automatic / Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) / Steptronic
Wheelbase	2,888 mm (113.7 in)
Length	4,843 mm (190.7 in)
Width	1,846 mm (72.7 in)
Height	1,491 mm (58.7 in)
Curb weight	1,635–1,835 kg (3,600–4,050 lb)
Related	BMW 6 Series (E63) BMW X5 (E70)
Designer(s)	Chris Bangle, Davide Arcangeli

Initial release

Alpina B5 (2005 -)

In 2005 Alpina introduced the B5 powered by a supercharged 4.4 litre V8 producing 500 hp (373 kW; 507 PS) and 700 Nm (520 lbft) of torque. It was available only with 6 speed ZF transmission. Top speed is 314 km/h (195 mph) and 0–100 km/h time is 4.7 seconds - same as the E60 M5.

M5

The BMW M5 is powered by a 5 litre V10 engine. Revving to 8250 rpm, the engine produced 507 hp (378 kW) at 7750 rpm and 520Nm (383 lbft) at 6100 rpm. 0–100 km/h time is 4.7 seconds (although this has proven to be a conservative number. Tests have shown it to be capable of 4.1 seconds with the 6-speed manual and possibly faster with SMG's launch control program) while top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

BMW 5 Series Security

2008 BMW 5-Series Security front view	2008 BMW 5-Series Security rear view
2008 BMW 5-Series Security exterior	2008 BMW 5-Series Security interior

It is an armoured version of BMW 5 Series sedan with ballistic protection level B4. It included a choice of 367 PS (270 kW; 362 hp) V8 (from BMW 550i) and 258 PS (190 kW; 254 hp) I6 (from BMW 530i) engines, high-performance fibre composites (aramid, polyethylene) and special-purpose steel reinforced chassis, 21 millimetres thick glass with a polycarbonate layer for the windows.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show.

BMW 5 Series Authority Vehicle

It is a version of 5 Series vehicle designed for police forces, fire services and emergency rescue services. It included firearm bracket in the rear center armrest.

Development

The development programme for the E60 began in 1997, concluding in 2003. The final design, penned by David Arcangeli under the directorship of Chris Bangle, was approved in 2000 and German design patents filed on April 16, 2002.

Comparison with predecessor

While its predecessor shared many similarities to the 7 series, the E60 was different from other BMWs in production at the time. The E60 is longer, wider, heavier and higher than the previous model, which translates into more interior and trunk space. The E60 introduced a different design language to the 5-series line with a much rounder body and an interior, while not driver-oriented like in the E39, is flat like in the E65 7-series with an LCD display, basic buttons and the iDrive system.

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  E39 Front
 
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  E39 Rear
 
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  E39 Interior

Aftermarket companies

The E60 received much acclaim from the automotive community, prompting aftermarket companies that specialized in BMW modifications to produce aftermarket parts for the E60. Companies produced copies of the M-Sport parts for the E60. Hamann, AC Schnitzer, Hartge, Dinan parts also started to flood the market as these companies realized the parts were in high demand. Soon enough, many companies started to make replica parts that were being produced, again due to the high demand for inexpensive quality parts. Furthermore, many performance companies also started to produce parts to increase the power of the already swift E60.

Platform derivates

A derivative of the E60 is the E63/E64 which forms the iteration of the 6 Series coupe. A factory-stretched long-wheelbase version of the E60 5-Series was offered in China, as a response to the Audi A6 L. It offered much of the rear legroom of a large executive saloon (e.g. BMW 7-Series or Mercedes-Benz S-Class), but in a cheaper, simpler model. As of 2009, trim levels included the 520Li, 523Li, 525Li, and 530Li.

Technology

BMW 530xi wagon

E60 body was made using aluminium for the front of the car, and steel for the passenger cabin and rear thus making 50:50 weight balance. E60 was available with BMW's xDrive system in 525xi, 528xi, 530xi, 535xi, 525xd and 530xd models.

Equipment

Its iDrive system has been simplified from the system in the 7 Series. It can be ordered with a full array of options such as active cruise control, head-up display, active steering, and the Harman Kardon Logic7 stereo system. Other available equipment in E60 was ESP, BMW Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Voice Control, Adaptive Headlights, BMW Night Vision, Active Headrests, Xenon headlights, Run-flat tyres and other equipment typical for luxury cars. Equipment in E60 was always upgrading, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Adaptive Headlights, LED rear lights, Lane Departure Warning, Brake Force Display was available few years after the introduction.

Safety

Euro NCAP scores

Adult Occupant:	4/5
Child Occupant:	4/5
Pedestrian:	1/4

Initially the 5-series received a three-star rating for adult occupants. However changes were made to the steering column, footrest, door trims, door latch, airbags and electronic software and the car was retested achieving its four-star rating. BMW claims the modifications improved the car's EuroNCAP score, not the vehicle's safety; consequently BMW chose not to recall the earlier-built cars.
2008 sedan NHTSA scores

Frontal Driver:	3/5
Frontal Passenger:	5/5
Side Driver:	5/5
Side Rear Passenger:	5/5
Rollover:	4/5

The American Insurance Institute of Highways Safety (IIHS) gives the 5-series a "Good" overall rating in frontal collisions but a "Marginal" overall rating for side impact collisions. The IIHS reported their side impact test would likely cause driver related rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries. The IIHS tests were conducted on models built after May 2007; these models had modifications to improve side impact safety.

The rear side of BMW E60	Alpina B5 (2005) engine bay
2007–2010 BMW M5 (E60) sedan (Australia) front view	2007–2010 BMW M5 (E60) sedan (Australia) rear view

Production

BMW 5 Series Security was manufactured alongside the series model at BMW's Dingolfing plant, with armouring prepared before being shipped to a specialist facility in Toluca, Mexico, where the vehicles complete the final assembly stage.

2007 update

The LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) model was released in 2007. This LCI model included a facelift of the front and rear end of the vehicle. This update included a new front bumper, fog lights, headlights, tail lights and trunk. The interior was also slightly remodelled as well and included changes to door handles, position of power window buttons, updated iDrive with shortcut buttons(for late 2008) models, sleeker gear change lever for the auto transmission. Besides these changes, the 5 Series gained new engines, transmission and an updated iDrive from the BMW X5.

BMW Alpina B5 S (2007-2010)

BMW Alpina B5 S is a version of BMW 550i with 4.4 litre engine with radial compressor, Alpina Sport SWITCH-TRONIC transmission (based on ZF 6HP26 TÜ), electronically-controlled adjustable damping (developed with SACHS Race Engineering), 374mm/36mm front and 370mm/24mm rear brake discs with two-piston TEVES floating callipers, drive-by wire shift lever.
B5 S Saloon includes 20-inch wheels with Michelin 245/35 ZR20 front and 285/30 ZR20 rear tyres (optional 19-inch wheels with 245/40 ZR19 front and 275/35 ZR19 rear tyres).
B5 S Touring includes 19-inch wheels, a rear roof spoiler lip.

BMW 5-Series Security

It is an armoured version of 5-Series sedan with VR4 ballistic protection level. It included rust-proof chrome-nickel steel at the gaps and borders of the synthetic fibre mats, optional shatter protection element at underbody, aramid mats at roof and the body columns and for the front wall to the footwell and the back wall, polyethylene protective mats in the areas of the doors, chrome-nickel steel protective mats bordering, 22 mm thick polycarbonate coating and multi-layered glass compound window, electronics box in the engine compartment protected by aramid panels, optional xenon headlamps and Adaptive Headlight, optional Night Vision with 300 metres range, optional rear view camera, an intercom system and an attack alarm.
Early models include BMW 530i Security and BMW 550i Security.

Engines

Petrol engines
Model	Years	Type/code	Power@rpm, Torque@rpm
520i	2007-2010	1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 (N43B20OL)	170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @6700, 210 Nm (155 lbft) @4250
523i	2007-2010	2,497 cc (152.4 cu in) I6 (N53B25UL)	190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) @6100, 240 Nm (177 lbft) @3500
525i	2007-2010	2,996 cc (182.8 cu in) I6 (N53B30UL)	218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) @6100, 270 Nm (199 lbft) @2400
525xi	2007-2010	2,996 cc (182.8 cu in) I6 (N53B30UL)	218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) @6100, 270 Nm (199 lbft) @2400
530i	2007-2010	2,996 cc (182.8 cu in) I6 (N53B30OL)	272 PS (200 kW; 268 hp) @6700, 320 Nm (236 lbft) @2750
530xi	2007-2010	2,996 cc (182.8 cu in) I6 (N53B30OL)	272 PS (200 kW; 268 hp) @6700, 320 Nm (236 lbft) @2750
530i Security	2008?-	2,996 cc (182.8 cu in) I6 (N53B30OL?)	272 PS (200 kW; 268 hp) @?, 315 N·m (232 lbft) @?
535i	2007-2010	2,979 cc (181.8 cu in) I6 twin turbo (N54B30)	306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp) @5800, 400 Nm (295 lbft) @1300-5000
540i	2007-2010	4,395 cc (268.2 cu in) V8 (N62B40)	306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp) @6300, 390 Nm (288 lbft) @3500
550i	2007-2010	4,799 cc (292.9 cu in) V8 (N62B48TÜ)	367 PS (270 kW; 362 hp) @6300, 490 Nm (361 lbft) @3400
550i Security	2008?-	4,799 cc (292.9 cu in) V8 (N62B48TÜ?)	367 PS (270 kW; 362 hp) @6300, 490 Nm (361 lbft) @3400
M5	2007-2010	4,999 cc (305.1 cu in) V10 (S85B50)	507 PS (373 kW; 500 hp) @7750, 520 Nm (384 lbft) @6100
ALPINA B5 S	2007-2010	4,395 cc (268.2 cu in) V8 with radial compressor (N62B44)	530 PS (390 kW; 523 hp) @5500, 725 Nm (535 lbft) @4750

Diesel engines
Model	Years	Type/code	Power@rpm, Torque@rpm
520d	2007-2010	1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo (N47D20)	177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) @4000, 350 Nm (258 lbft) @1750-3000
520d Edition Fleet	2007-2010	1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) I4 turbo (N47D20)	163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) @4000, 350 Nm (258 lbft) @1750-2500
525d	2007-2010	2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) I6 turbo (M57TU2D30UL)	197 PS (145 kW; 194 hp) @4000, 400 Nm (295 lbft) @1300-3250
525xd	2007-2010	2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) I6 turbo (M57TU2D30UL)	197 PS (145 kW; 194 hp) @4000, 400 Nm (295 lbft) @1300-3250
530d	2007-2010	2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) I6 turbo (M57TU2D30OL)	235 PS (173 kW; 232 hp) @4000, 500 Nm (369 lbft) @1750-3000
530xd	2007-2010	2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) I6 turbo (M57TU2D30OL)	235 PS (173 kW; 232 hp) @4000, 500 Nm (369 lbft) @1750-3000
535d	2007-2010	2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) I6 turbo (M57TU2D30TOP)	286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp) @4400, 580 Nm (428 lbft) @1750-2250

Transmissions

Petrol engines
Model	Years	Types
520i	2007-2010	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
523i	2007-2010	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
525i	2007-2010	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
525xi	2007-2010	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
530i	2007-2010	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
530xi	2007-2010	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
530i Security	2008?-	6-speed automatic
535i	2007-2010	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
540i	2007-2010	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
550i	2007-2010	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
550i Security	2008?-	6-speed automatic
M5	2007-2010	SMGIII / 6-speed manual
ALPINA B5 S	2007-2010	6-speed ALPINA Sport SWITCH-TRONIC

Diesel engines
Model	Years	Types
520d	2007-2010	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
520d Edition Fleet	2007-2010	?
525d	2007-2010	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
525xd	2007-2010	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
530d	2007-2010	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
530xd	2007-2010	6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
535d	2007-2010	6-speed automatic with Steptronic

Lineup and engines

During its lifetime E60/61 used 24 different engines in 13 models. 528i and 535i were available only in North America with rear-wheel drive or xDrive system. First straight-4 engine used in this five series was the 2-litre M47 diesel engine introduced in 2001 on E39 520d model. Fuel capacity of E60/61 is 70 litres.

Petrol

520i

The basic model is available from the start of production. It used M54B22 engine from BMW E39, it was replaced by the 523i in 2005. Two years later 520i badge returns with four-cylinder N43 engine to more efficiently while producing the same amount of power.

Technical details for sedan	2003-2005 520i	2007-2010 520i
Turning circle (m/inch)	11.4 / 448.8	11.4 / 448.8
Weight, unladen, to EU (kg/lbs)	1560 / 3439	1535 (1565) / 3384 (3450)
Max load to DIN (kg/lbs)	540 / 1190	540 / 1190
Max permissible (kg/lbs)	2025 / 4464	2000 (2030) / 4409 (4475)
Max axle load, front/rear (kg-lbs)	980/1130 - 2160/2491	980/1150 - 2160/2535
Configuration/No of cyls/valves	Inline/6/4	Inline/4/4
Capacity, effective (cc)	2171	1995
Stroke/bore (mm)	72/80	90/84
Compression ratio :1	10.8	12.0
Max output at rpm	125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) /6100	125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) /6700
Max torque Nm (lb-ft) at rpm	210 (155)/3500	210 (155)/4250
Tyres/Rims	225/55 R16 95W / 7J x 16 LM (LBS-R)	225/55 R16 95V / 7J x 16 light-alloy
Top speed (km/h / mph)	230 / 142	224 / 139
Acceleration (in sec) 0 – 100 km/h / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h)	9.0	8.7 (9.6)
Fuel consumption (l/100 km - mpg) Urban/Extra-urban/Combined	13/6.8/9.0 18 / 34 / 26	9.2 (9.4)/5.4/6.7 (6.9) 25 (25)/ 43 / 35 (34)
CO2 emission g/km	219	162 (164)
(Figures in brackets for weight, fuel consumption, emission, acceleration and top speed apply to automatic transmission)

2003-2005 M54B22 - 2.2 L I6 - 170 hp
2005-2007 not available
2007-2010 N43B20 - 2.0 L I4 - 170 hp

523i

520i replaced 523i and become basic petrol model. As BMW reintroduced 520i in 2007, 523i needed more power. N52 engine was replaced by new N53.

Technical details for Sedan	2005-2007 523i	2007-2010 523i
Turning circle (m/inch)	11.4 / 448.8	11.4 / 448.8
Weight, unladen, to EU (kg/lbs)	1545 (1565) / 3406 (3450)	1575 (1600) / 3472 (3527)
Max load to DIN (kg/lbs)	540 / 1190	560 / 1234
Max permissible (kg/lbs)	2010 (2030) / 4431 (4475)	2060 (2085) / 4541 (4596)
Max axle load, front/rear (kg-lbs)	980/1150 - 2160/2535	980/1170 - 2160/2579
Configuration/No of cyls/valves	Inline/6/4	Inline/6/4
Capacity, effective (cc)	2497	2497
Stroke/bore (mm)	78.8/82	78.8/82
Compression ratio :1	11.0	12.0
Max output at rpm	130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp) /5800	140 kW (190 PS; 188 hp) /6100
Max torque Nm (lb-ft) at rpm	230 (170)/3500	240 (180)/3500-5000
Tyres/Rims	225/55 R16 95V / 7,0 J x 16 light-alloy	225/55 R16 95V / 7,0 J x 16 light-alloy
Top speed (km/h / mph)	235 (232) / 146 (144)	237 (236) / 147 (146)
Acceleration (in sec) 0 – 100 km/h / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h)	8.5 (9.3)	8.2 (8.7)
Fuel consumption (l/100 km - mpg) Urban/Extra-urban/Combined	12.1 (13.4) / 6.4 (6.9) / 8.5 (9.3) 19 (17) / 36 (34) / 27 (25)	10.4 (10.6) / 5.8 (6.0) / 7.5 (7.7) 22 (22) / 40 (39) / 31 (30)
CO2 emission g/km	205 (224)	177 (181)
(Figures in brackets for weight, fuel consumption, emission, acceleration and top speed apply to automatic transmission)

2005-2007 N52B25 - 2,5 L I6- 177 hp
2007-2010 N53B25 - 2,5 L I6- 190 hp

525i

525i changed three engines during its lifetime. Initially use the old M54B25 which was replaced by N52B25 in 2005. Last three years of production 525i used newest N53B30 engine to produce the same power at lower revs and more torque.

Technical details for Sedan	2003-2005 525i	2005-2007 525i	2007-2010 525i
Turning circle (m/inch)	11.4 / 448.8	11.4 / 448.8	11.4 / 448.8
Weight, unladen, to EU (kg/lbs)	1565 / 3450	1550 (1570) / 3417 (3461)	1585 (1605) / 3494 (3538)
Max load to DIN (kg/lbs)	560 / 1234	560 / 1234	560 / 1234
Max permissible (kg/lbs)	2050 / 4519	2035 (2055) / 4486 (4530)	2070 (2090) / 4563 (4607)
Max axle load, front/rear (kg-lbs)	980/1150 - 2160/2535	980/1150 - 2160/2535	980/1180 - 2160/2601
Configuration/No of cyls/valves	Inline/6/4	Inline/6/4	Inline/6/4
Capacity, effective (cc)	2494	2497	2996
Stroke/bore (mm)	75/84	78.8/82	88/85
Compression ratio :1	10.5	11.0	12.0
Max output at rpm	140 kW (190 PS; 188 hp) /6000	160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) /6500	160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) /6100
Max torque Nm (lb-ft) at rpm	237 (174)/3500	250 (184)/2750	270 (199)/2400-4200
Tyres/Rims	225/55 R16 95W / 7,0 J x 16 light-alloy	225/55 R16 95V / 7,0 J x 16 light-alloy	225/55 R16 95W / 7,0 J x 16 light-alloy
Top speed (km/h / mph)	238 / 147	245 (242) / 152 (150)	248 (246) / 154 (152)
Acceleration (in sec) 0 – 100 km/h / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h)	7.9	7.5 (7.9)	7.1 (7.7)
Fuel consumption (l/100 km - mpg) Urban/Extra-urban/Combined	13.6 / 7.0 / 9.4 17 / 33 / 25	12.4 (13.5) / 6.5 (7.0) / 8.7 (9.4) 18 (17) / 36 (33) / 27 (25)	10.6 (10.7) / 5.8 (6.0) / 7.6 (7.7) 22 (21) / 40 (39) / 30 (30)
CO2 emission g/km	/	210 (227)	179 (182)
(Figures in brackets for weight, fuel consumption, emission, acceleration and top speed apply to automatic transmission)

Technical details for Sedan with xDrive	2005-2007 525xi	2007-2010 525xi
Turning circle (m/inch)	11.9 / 468.5	11.9 / 468.5
Weight, unladen, to EU (kg/lbs)	1665 (1680) / 3670 (3703)	1700 (1720) / 3747 (3791)
Max load to DIN (kg/lbs)	560 / 1234	560 / 1234
Max permissible (kg/lbs)	2150 (2165) / 4739 (4773)	2185 (2205) / 4817 (4861)
Max axle load, front/rear (kg-lbs)	1050/1190 - 2314/2623	1050/1200 - 2314/2645
Configuration/No of cyls/valves	Inline/6/4	Inline/6/4
Capacity, effective (cc)	2497	2996
Stroke/bore (mm)	78.8/82	88/85
Compression ratio :1	11.0	12.0
Max output at rpm	160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) /6500	160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) /6100
Max torque Nm (lb-ft) at rpm	250 (184)/2750	270 (199)/2400-4200
Tyres/Rims	225/50 R17 94W / 7,5 J x 17 light-alloy	225/50 R17 94W / 7,5 J x 17 light-alloy
Top speed (km/h / mph)	237 (232) / 147 (144)	240 (234) / 149 (145)
Acceleration (in sec) 0 – 100 km/h / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h)	8.3 (8.4)	7.9 (8.2)
Fuel consumption (l/100 km - mpg) Urban/Extra-urban/Combined	13.7 (14.8) / 7.2 (7.7) / 9.6 (10.3) 17 (15) / 32 (30) / 24 (22)	11.6 (11.7) / 6.4 (6.4) / 8.3 (8.3) 20 (20) / 36 (36) / 28 (28)
CO2 emission g/km	232 (249)	196 (196)
(Figures in brackets for weight, fuel consumption, emission, acceleration and top speed apply to automatic transmission)

2003-2005 M54B25 - 2,5 L I6- 184 hp
2005-2007 N52B25 - 2,5 L I6- 218 hp
2007-2010 N53B30 - 3,0 L I6- 218 hp

530i

This model used same engines as 525i but in stronger versions.

Technical details for Sedan	2003-2005 530i	2005-2007 530i	2007-2010 530i
Turning circle (m/inch)	11.4 / 448.8	11.4 / 448.8	11.4 / 448.8
Weight, unladen, to EU (kg/lbs)	1570 (1580) / 3461 (3483)	1565 (1575) / 3450 (3472)	1605 (1615) / 3538 (3560)
Max load to DIN (kg/lbs)	560 / 1234	560 / 1234	560 / 1234
Max permissible (kg/lbs)	2055 (2065) / 4530 (4552)	2050 (2060) / 4519 (4541)	2090 (2100) / 4607 (4629)
Max axle load, front/rear (kg-lbs)	980/1150 - 2160/2535	980/1150 - 2160/2535	980/1180 - 2160/2601
Configuration/No of cyls/valves	Inline/6/4	Inline/6/4	Inline/6/4
Capacity, effective (cc)	2979	2996	2996
Stroke/bore (mm)	89.6/84	88/85	88/85
Compression ratio :1	10.2	10.7	12.0
Max output at rpm	170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp) /5900	190 kW (258 PS; 255 hp) /6600	200 kW (272 PS; 268 hp) /6700
Max torque Nm (lb-ft) at rpm	300 (221)/3500	300 (221)/2500	320 (236)/2750-3000
Tyres/Rims	225/55 R16 95W / 7,0 J x 16 light-alloy	225/55 R16 95V / 7,0 J x 16 light-alloy	225/50 R17 94W / 7,5 J x 17 light-alloy
Top speed (km/h / mph)	250 (245) / 155 (152)	250 (250) / 155 (155)	250 (250) / 155 (155)
Acceleration (in sec) 0 – 100 km/h / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h)	6.9 (7.1)	6.5 (6.7)	6.3 (6.5)
Fuel consumption (l/100 km - mpg) Urban/Extra-urban/Combined	14.1 (14.2) / 7.0 (7.5) / 9.5 (9.9) 16 (16) / 33 (31) / 24 (23)	12.6 (13.6) / 6.6 (6.8) / 8.8 (9.3) 18 (17) / 35 (34) / 26 (25)	11.2 (11.0) / 6.0 (6.8) / 7.9 (7.7) 21 (21) / 39 (34) / 29 (30)
CO2 emission g/km	231 (240)	212 (224)	186 (182)
(Figures in brackets for weight, fuel consumption, emission, acceleration and top speed apply to automatic transmission)

Technical details for Sedan with xDrive	2005-2007 530xi	2007-2010 530xi
Turning circle (m/inch)	11.9 / 468.5	11.9 / 468.5
Weight, unladen, to EU (kg/lbs)	1665 (1680) / 3670 (3703)	1710 (1730) / 3769 (3813)
Max load to DIN (kg/lbs)	560 / 1234	560 / 1234
Max permissible (kg/lbs)	2150 (2165) / 4739 (4773)	2195 (2215) / 4839 (4883)
Max axle load, front/rear (kg-lbs)	1150/1190 - 2535/2623	1050/1200 - 2314/2645
Configuration/No of cyls/valves	Inline/6/4	Inline/6/4
Capacity, effective (cc)	2996	2996
Stroke/bore (mm)	88/85	88/85
Compression ratio :1	10.7	12.0
Max output at rpm	190 kW (258 PS; 255 hp) /6600	200 kW (272 PS; 268 hp) /6700
Max torque Nm (lb-ft) at rpm	300 (221)/2500	320 (236)/2750-3000
Tyres/Rims	225/50 R17 94W / 7,5 J x 17 light-alloy	225/50 R17 94W / 7,5 J x 17 light-alloy
Top speed (km/h / mph)	250 (248) / 155 (154)	250 (250) / 155 (155)
Acceleration (in sec) 0 – 100 km/h / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h)	6.8 (7.1)	6.6 (6.8)
Fuel consumption (l/100 km - mpg) Urban/Extra-urban/Combined	13.6 (14.4) / 7.4 (7.9) / 9.7 (10.3) 17 (16) / 31 (29) / 24 (22)	11.9 (11.9) / 6.4 (6.2) / 8.4 (8.3) 19 (19) / 36 (37) / 28 (28)
CO2 emission g/km	249 (253)	198 (196)
(Figures in brackets for weight, fuel consumption, emission, acceleration and top speed apply to automatic transmission)

2003-2005 M54B30 - 3.0 L I6 - 231 hp
2005-2007 N52B30 - 3.0 L I6 - 258 hp
2007-2010 N53B30 - 3.0 L I6 - 272 hp

540i

V8 engine of 4-litre capacity was used in 540i during its whole lifetime. Touring was not available with this engine.
2005-2010 N62B40 - 4.0 L V8 - 306 hp

545i

From 2003 to 2005 this was the top of the line 5 Series model. It used the N62B44 engine. It was replaced by 550i in 2005.
2003-2005 N62B44 - 4,4 L V8- 333 hp

550i

In 2005 the N62 V8 engine was upgraded for the last time. The B48 version produced 367 hp (274 kW) from 4.8 litres.
2005-2010 N62B48 - 4,8 L V8- 367 hp

Technical details for Sedan	2003-2005 545i	2005-2010 540i	2005-2010 550i
Turning circle (m/inch)	11.4 / 448.8	11.4 / 448.8	11.4 / 448.8
Weight, unladen, to EU (kg/lbs)	1705 (1710) / 3758 (3769)	1725 (1735) / 3802 (3825)	1735 (-) / 3825 (-)
Max load to DIN (kg/lbs)	560 / 1234	560 / 1234	560 / 1234
Max permissible (kg/lbs)	2195 (2200) / 4839 (4850)	2210 (2220) / 4872 (4894)	2220 (-) / 4894 (-)
Max axle load, front/rear (kg-lbs)	/	1070/1230 - 2358/2711	1070/1235 - 2358/2722
Configuration/No of cyls/valves	V/8/4	V/8/4	V/8/4
Capacity, effective (cc)	4398	4000	4799
Stroke/bore (mm)	82.7/92	84.1/87	88.3/93
Compression ratio :1	10.0	10.5	10.5
Max output at rpm	244 kW (332 PS; 327 hp) /6100	225 kW (306 PS; 302 hp) /6300	270 kW (367 PS; 362 hp) /6300
Max torque Nm (lb-ft) at rpm	450 (331)/3600	390 (287)/3500	490 (361)/3400
Tyres/Rims	225/50 R17 W / 7.5 J x 17 light-alloy	225/50 R17 95W / 7.5 J x 17 light-alloy	225/50 R17 94W / 8 J x 17 light-alloy
Top speed (km/h / mph)	250 (250) / 155 (155)	250 (250) / 155 (155)	250 (250) / 155 (155)
Acceleration (in sec) 0 – 100 km/h / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h)	5.8 (5.9)	6.1 (6.2)	5.2 (5.3)
Fuel consumption (l/100 km - mpg) Urban/Extra-urban/Combined	10.6 (10.9) / 9.2 (9.4) / - 22 (21) / 25 (25) / -	15.8 (14.4) / 7.4 (6.9) / 10.5 (9.7) 14 (16) / 31 (34) / 22 (24)	16.6 (15.5) / 7.6 (7.2) / 10.9 (10.3) 14 (15) / 30 (32) / 21 (22)
CO2 emission g/km	-	250 (232)	260 (246)
(Figures in brackets for weight, fuel consumption, emission, acceleration and top speed apply to automatic transmission)

North America models only

528i

In 2007 528i replaced 525i.

Technical details for Sedan	2007-2010 528i	2007-2010 528xi
Turning circle (m/inch)	11.4 / 448.8	11.9 / 468.5
Weight, unladen, to EU (kg/lbs)	1590 (1620) / 3505 (3571)	1710 (1730) / 3769 (3813)
Max load to DIN (kg/lbs)	500 / 1102	500 / 1102
Max permissible (kg/lbs)	2090 (2120) / 4607 (4673)	2195 (2215) / 4839 (4883)
Max axle load, front/rear (kg-lbs)	1010/1180 - 2226/2601	1050/1200 - 2314/2645
Configuration/No of cyls/valves	Inline/6/4	Inline/6/4
Capacity, effective (cc)	2996	2996
Stroke/bore (mm)	88/85	88/85
Compression ratio :1	10.7	10.7
Max output at rpm	169 kW (230 PS; 227 hp) /6500	169 kW (230 PS; 227 hp) /6500
Max torque Nm (lb-ft) at rpm	270 (199)/2750	270 (199)/2750
Tyres/Rims	225/50 R17 94V AS / 7,5 J x 17 light-alloy	225/50 R17 94V AS / 7,5 J x 17 light-alloy
Top speed (km/h / mph)	240 / 149	240 / 149
Acceleration (in sec) 0 – 100 km/h / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h)	6.5 (7.1)	7.1 (7.6)
Fuel consumption (l/100 km - mpg) Urban/Extra-urban/Combined	13.0 / 8.4 / 11.2 18 / 28 / 21	13.8 / 9.4 / 11.7 17 / 25 / 20
CO2 emission g/km	-	-
(Figures in brackets for weight, fuel consumption, emission, acceleration and top speed apply to automatic transmission)

2007-2010 N52B30 - 3,0 L I6- 230 hp

535i

Then new N54 engine with twin-turbos was used in 535i model from 2008 to the end of production. Touring was not available with this engine.

Technical details for Sedan	2008-2010 535i	2008-2010 535xi
Turning circle (m/inch)	11.4 / 448.8	11.9 / 468.5
Weight, unladen, to EU (kg/lbs)	1660 (1668) / 3659 (3677)	1770 (1790) / 3902 (3946)
Max load to DIN (kg/lbs)	520 / 1146	520 / 1146
Max permissible (kg/lbs)	2210 (2210) / 4872 (4872)	2270 (2290) / 5004 (5048)
Max axle load, front/rear (kg-lbs)	1070/1230 - 2358/2711	1050/1220 - 2314/2689
Configuration/No of cyls/valves	Inline/6/4	Inline/6/4
Capacity, effective (cc)	2996	2996
Stroke/bore (mm)	88.3/89	88.3/89
Compression ratio :1	10.0	10.0
Max output at rpm	225 kW (306 PS; 302 hp) /5800	225 kW (306 PS; 302 hp) /5800
Max torque Nm (lb-ft) at rpm	400 (295)/1200-5000	400 (295)/1200-5000
Tyres/Rims	225/50 R17 94AS / 7,5 J x 17 light-alloy	225/50 R17 94AS / 7,5 J x 17 light-alloy
Top speed (km/h / mph)	240 / 149	240 / 149
Acceleration (in sec) 0 – 100 km/h / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h)	5.6 (5.7)	5.5 (5.6)
Fuel consumption (l/100 km - mpg) Urban/Extra-urban/Combined	13.8 / 9.0 / 11.7 17 / 26 / 20	14.7 (13.8) / 9.4 / 12.3 (11.7) 16 (17) / 25 / 19 (20)
CO2 emission g/km	-	-
(Figures in brackets for weight, fuel consumption, emission, acceleration and top speed apply to automatic transmission)

Diesel

520d

520d was introduced in 2005 using M47 engine which produced 163 hp (122 kW). In 2007 520d gain new diesel N47 engine.

Technical details for Sedan	2005-2007 520d	2007-2010 520d
Turning circle (m/inch)	11.4 / 448.8	11.4 / 448.8
Weight, unladen, to EU (kg/lbs)	1585 (1595) / 3494 (3516)	1585 (1595) / 3494 (3516)
Max load to DIN (kg/lbs)	540 / 1190	540 / 1190
Max permissible (kg/lbs)	2050 (2060) / 4519 (4541)	2050 (2060) / 4519 (4541)
Max axle load, front/rear (kg-lbs)	990/1170 - 2182/2579	990/1170 - 2182/2579
Configuration/No of cyls/valves	Inline/4/4	Inline/4/4
Capacity, effective (cc)	1995	1995
Stroke/bore (mm)	90/84	90/84
Compression ratio :1	17.0	16.0
Max output at rpm	120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) /4000	130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp) /4000
Max torque Nm (lb-ft) at rpm	340 (250)/2000	350 (258)/1750
Tyres/Rims	225/55 R16 95V / 7J x 16 light-alloy	225/55 R16 95W / 7J x 16 light-alloy
Top speed (km/h / mph)	223 / 138	231 (229) / 143 (142)
Acceleration (in sec) 0 – 100 km/h / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h)	8.6 (8.7)	8.3 (8.4)
Fuel consumption (l/100 km - mpg) Urban/Extra-urban/Combined	8.0 (9.3) / 4.7 (5.5) / 5.9 (6.9) 29 (25) / 50 (42) / 39 (34)	6.5 (7.5) / 4.3 (4.6) / 5.1 (5.6) 36 (31) / 54 (51) / 46 (42)
CO2 emission g/km	158 (185)	136 (149)
(Figures in brackets for weight, fuel consumption, emission, acceleration and top speed apply to automatic transmission)

2005-2007 M47D20 - 2,0 L I4- 163 hp
2007-2010 N47D20 - 2,0 L I4- 177 hp
All other models used BMW M57 engine in different versions.

525d

Technical details for Sedan	2004-2007 525d	2007-2010 525d	2007-2010 525xd
Turning circle (m/inch)	11.4 / 448.8	11.4 / 448.8	11.9 / 468.5
Weight, unladen, to EU (kg/lbs)	1660 (1670) / 3659 (3681)	1665 (1670) / 3670 (3681)	1745 (1755) / 3847 (3869)
Max load to DIN (kg/lbs)	560 / 1234	560 / 1234	560 / 1234
Max permissible (kg/lbs)	2145 (2155) / 4728 (4750)	2140 (2155) / 4717 (4750)	2230 (2240) / 4916 (4938)
Max axle load, front/rear (kg-lbs)	1050/1180 - 2314/2601	1050/1200 - 2314/2645	1050/1200 - 2314/2645
Configuration/No of cyls/valves	Inline/6/4	Inline/6/4	Inline/6/4
Capacity, effective (cc)	2497	2993	2993
Stroke/bore (mm)	75.1/84	90/84	90/84
Compression ratio :1	17.0	17.0	17.0
Max output at rpm	130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp) /4000	145 kW (197 PS; 194 hp) /4000	145 kW (197 PS; 194 hp) /4000
Max torque Nm (lb-ft) at rpm	400 (295)/2000	400 (295)/1300-3250	400 (295)/1300-3250
Tyres/Rims	225/55 R16 95W / 7J x 16 light-alloy	225/55 R16 95W / 7J x 16 light-alloy	225/50 R17 W / 7,5 J x 17 light-alloy
Top speed (km/h / mph)	230 (227) / 142 (141)	237 (235) / 147 (146)	232 (230) / 144 (142)
Acceleration (in sec) 0 – 100 km/h / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h)	8,1 (8,3)	7,6 (7,7)	7,8 (7,9)
Fuel consumption (l/100 km - mpg) Urban/Extra-urban/Combined	9.3 (10.6) / 5.3 (6.2) / 6.7 (7.8) 25 (22) / 44 (37) / 35 (30)	8.2 (8.5) / 5.0 (5.3) / 6.2 (6.5) 28 (27) / 47 (44) / 37 (36)	8.8 (9.1) / 5.4 (5.6) / 6.7 (6.9) 26 (25) / 43 (42) / 35 (34)
CO2 emission g/km	179 (208)	165 (172)	/
(Figures in brackets for weight, fuel consumption, emission, acceleration and top speed apply to automatic transmission)

2004.-2007. M57D25 - 2,5 L I6- 177 hp
2007.-2010. M57D30 - 3,0 L I6- 197 hp

530d

Technical details for Sedan	2003-2005 530d	2005-2007 530d	2007-2010 530d
Turning circle (m/inch)	11.4 / 448.8	11.4 / 448.8	11.4 / 448.8
Weight, unladen, to EU (kg/lbs)	1670 (1685) / 3681 (3741)	1665 (1665) / 3670 (3670)	1655 (1675) / 3670 (3692)
Max load to DIN (kg/lbs)	560 / 1234	560 / 1234	560 / 1234
Max permissible (kg/lbs)	2155 (2170) / 4750 (4784)	2150 (2150) / 4739 (4739)	2140 (2160) / 4717 (4761)
Max axle load, front/rear (kg-lbs)	1050/1180 - 2314/2601	1030/1200 - 2270/2645	1050/1200 - 2314/2645
Configuration/No of cyls/valves	Inline/6/4	Inline/6/4	Inline/6/4
Capacity, effective (cc)	2993	2993	2993
Stroke/bore (mm)	90/84	90/84	90/84
Compression ratio :1	17.0	17.0	17.0
Max output at rpm	160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) /4000	170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp) /4000	173 kW (235 PS; 232 hp) /4000
Max torque Nm (lb-ft) at rpm	500 (368)/2000	500 (368)/1750	500 (295)/1750-3000
Tyres/Rims	225/55 R16 95W / 7J x 16 light-alloy	225/55 R16 95W / 7J x 16 light-alloy	225/50 R17 94W / 7,5 J x 17 light-alloy
Top speed (km/h / mph)	245 (243) / 152 (150)	250 (248) / 155 (154)	250 (248) / 155 (154)
Acceleration (in sec) 0 – 100 km/h / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h)	7.1 (7.3)	6.8 (6.8)	6.8 (6.8)
Fuel consumption (l/100 km - mpg) Urban/Extra-urban/Combined	9.5 (10.6) / 5.5 (6.3) / 6.9 (7.8) 24 (22) / 42 (37) / 34 (30)	9.4 (10.3) / 5.2 (5.9) / 6.7 (7.5) 25 (22) / 45 (39) / 35 (31)	8.6 (9.1) / 5.1 (5.2) / 6.4 (6.6) 27 (25) / 46 (45) / 36 (35)
CO2 emission g/km	184 (208)	179 (200)	170 (176)
(Figures in brackets for weight, fuel consumption, emission, acceleration and top speed apply to automatic transmission)

Technical details for Sedan with xDrive	2005-2007 530xd	2007-2010 530xd
Turning circle (m/inch)	11.9 / 468.5	11.9 / 468.5
Weight, unladen, to EU (kg/lbs)	1735 (1750) / 3825 (3858)	1760 (1780) / 3880 (3924)
Max load to DIN (kg/lbs)	560 / 1234	560 / 1234
Max permissible (kg/lbs)	2200 (2235) / 4850 (4927)	2245 (2265) / 4949 (4993)
Max axle load, front/rear (kg-lbs)	1090/1200 - 2403/2645	1090/1220 - 2403/2689
Configuration/No of cyls/valves	Inline/6/4	Inline/6/4
Capacity, effective (cc)	2993	2993
Stroke/bore (mm)	90/84	90/84
Compression ratio :1	17.0	17.0
Max output at rpm	170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp) /4000	173 kW (235 PS; 232 hp) /4000
Max torque Nm (lb-ft) at rpm	500 (368)/1750	500 (295)/1750-3000
Tyres/Rims	225/50 R17 94W / 7,5 J x 17 light-alloy	225/50 R17 94W / 7,5 J x 17 light-alloy
Top speed (km/h / mph)	242 (238) / 150 (147)	242 (240) / 150 (149)
Acceleration (in sec) 0 – 100 km/h / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h)	6.6 (6.8)	6.6 (6.8)
Fuel consumption (l/100 km - mpg) Urban/Extra-urban/Combined	10.2 (11.1) / 6.1 (6.5) / 7.6 (8.2) 23 (21) / 38 (36) / 30 (28)	9.2 (9.6) / 5.5 (5.5) / 6.9 (7.0) 25 (24) / 42 (42) / 34 (33)
CO2 emission g/km	203 (219)	183 (186)
(Figures in brackets for weight, fuel consumption, emission, acceleration and top speed apply to automatic transmission)

2003.-2005. M57D30 - 3,0 L I6- 218 hp
2005.-2007. M57D30 - 3,0 L I6- 231 hp
2007.-2010. M57D30 - 3,0 L I6- 235 hp

535d

2004.-2007. M57D30 - 3,0 L I6- 272 hp
2007.-2010. M57D30 - 3,0 L I6- 286 hp

Transmissions

When introduced E60 was available with 6 speed manual or automatic Steptronic transmissions. SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox was available soon for drivers who wanted manual gearchange without clutch. During facelift SMG was replaced by new six-speed Sport automatic transmission Steptronic which was smoother and more precise. 535d model was available only with six-speed automatic Steptronic transmission.

Production

Units sold according to BMW's annual reports.

Year	Total	Sedan	Touring	Note
2003	70,522	70,522	-	Sedan launched in July.
2004	229,598	191,361	31,342	Touring model launched in May.
2005	228,389	177,719	50,670
2006	232,193	182,539	49,654
2007	230,845	181,534	49,311
2008	202,287	156,825	45,462
2009	175,983	135,944	36,987

BMW had produced 20,548 M5 with V10 engines, with 19,523 M5 Saloon and 1025 M5 Touring. For BMW M Saloon, 8800 vehicles were sold in the United States, followed by Germany (1,647 units), Great Britain and Ireland (1,776 vehicles), Japan (1,357 units), Italy (512). For BMW M5 Touring, 302 were sold in Germany, followed by Great Britain and Ireland (208), Italy (184).

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Last updated on 23 July 2013 at 16:29.