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BMW 5 Series 530i Executive (2001) price & specs
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530i Executive
Overview
The 2001 BMW 5 Series 530i Executive is a rear-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a E39. The BMW 5 Series is regarded as a Large Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $104,655 before on-road costs.
This BMW 5 Series is powered by a 3L 6-cylinder engine that has 170 kW of power (at 5900 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 70L fuel tank
The BMW 5 Series measures 1440mm (56.7 inches) in height, 4805mm (189.2 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2830mm (111.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1730kg (3814.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The 5 Series 530i Executive comes standard with 225/55 R16 front tyres and 225/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
89.81 - 163.79 kW/t
74.85 kW/t
163.79 kW/t
Boot Space
410 - 460 litres
410 litres
600 litres
Price
$84,375 - $194,240
$79,074
$194,240
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 3 years
2 years
3 years
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Dimensions
4,805 mm
1,800 mm
1,440 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,805 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm |
| Load Capacity | 545 mm |
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530i Executive
3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD
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Engine
Bore Engine: 84
Engine (cc): 2979
Compression Ratio: 10.2
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 3
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 89.6
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Main Capacity (L): 70
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Total
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Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 9
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 26
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 11.5
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 11.5
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 9
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 231
Maximum Power (kW): 170
Maximum Torque (Nm): 300
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & 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
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Area Dimensions
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons (in): 42.3
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons: 1075
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 53.9
Rear Seat Down (L): 1525
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 24.4
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 690
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 410
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 59.5
Front Track (mm): 1512
Overall Height (in): 56.7
Overall Height (mm): 1440
Overall Length (in): 189.2
Overall Length (mm): 4805
Overall Width (in): 70.9
Overall Width (mm): 1800
Rear Track (in): 59.9
Rear Track (mm): 1522
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.1
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11300
Wheelbase (in): 111.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2830
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.8
Front Headroom (mm): 985
Rear Headroom (in): 38.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 981
Front Hip Room (in): 58
Front Hip Room (mm): 1472
Rear Hip Room (in): 58.6
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1488
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.8
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1442
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1422
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof One Touch Opening: yes
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Heat Reflective Glass
Location: ?
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: Automatic Speed
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2275
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5016
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1730
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3814
Antenna
Type: Diversity
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Capacity: 6
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Load Restraint
Type: Straps
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 3
Adjustment Settings: 3
Wheel Position: yes
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Remote Control
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
Child Safety Seat
Location: Rear Seats
Type: Integrated
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensor: yes
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Active Massage: yes
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Active Massage: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Location: Rear
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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