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    Explore the powertrain & performance of BMW 5 Series
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    523i

    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

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    528i

    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

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    528i

    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD

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    535i

    3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

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    540i

    4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

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    540i Executive

    4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

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    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 84
    Engine (cc): 2494
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 75
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 84
    Engine (cc): 2793
    Compression Ratio: 10.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 84
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 84
    Engine (cc): 2793
    Compression Ratio: 10.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 84
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 84
    Engine (cc): 3498
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 3.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 78.9
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 92
    Engine (cc): 4398
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 4.4
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 82.7
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 92
    Engine (cc): 4398
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 4.4
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 82.7
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 18.5
    Capacity (L): 70
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 18.5
    Capacity (L): 70
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 18.5
    Capacity (L): 70
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 18.5
    Capacity (L): 70
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 18.5
    Capacity (L): 70
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 18.5
    Capacity (L): 70
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.5
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 11
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.4
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 11.1
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.7
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 11.5
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.9
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 30
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 12.4
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 19
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.2
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 29
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 13
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.2
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 29
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 13
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 30.9
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.1
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 226
    Maximum Speed (mph): 140
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 29.8
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.2
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 234
    Maximum Speed (mph): 145
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 30.3
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 227
    Maximum Speed (mph): 141
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 28.8
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.1
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
    Maximum Speed (mph): 149
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 26.7
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 26.7
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
    Maximum Power (kW): 125
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 181
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 245
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
    Maximum Power (kW): 142
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 206
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 280
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
    Maximum Power (kW): 142
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 206
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 280
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 235
    Maximum Power (kW): 173
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 236
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 320
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 286
    Maximum Power (kW): 210
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 310
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 420
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 286
    Maximum Power (kW): 210
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 310
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 420
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 11
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.5
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 11.1
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.4
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 11.5
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.7
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 12.4
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.9
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 13
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.2
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 13
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.2
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Engine Management
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Engine Management
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Engine Management
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Engine Management
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Engine Management
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Engine Management
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
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